Name: Let's prepare for our new climate
Uploaded: 2012-09-30T14:00:58Z
Duration: 10 min 22 s
Description: As Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world -- local examples of thinking ahead.

As Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world -- local examples of thinking ahead.

Vicki Arroyo: Let's prepare for our new climate

Let's prepare for our new climate

In New Orleans, innovative infrastructure like I-10 Twin Spans, rebuilt 21 feet higher, exemplifies adaptation to climate change.

Oxfam and Swiss Re's collaboration in Ethiopia shows how insurance and sustainable farming practices can mitigate drought impacts.

Retrofitting San Francisco's sewage system for $40M to prevent seawater backflow highlights urban resilience to rising sea levels.