Theme 5

Climate-smart communities planning and legislation are essential for proactively addressing the impacts of climate change on urban areas. By integrating climate resilience into urban development policies and regulations, these measures promote sustainable growth while enhancing the adaptive capacity of communities to withstand climate-related challenges. Addressing the impacts of climate change on urban areas requires the integration of climate resilience into planning and legislation for climate-smart communities. These measures are essential for sustainable growth and enhancing communities’ adaptive capacity. Affordability is a key consideration in implementing resilient strategies, particularly concerning human migration, land use, and job dynamics. Integration of water, sanitation, and hygiene services is crucial within these communities, along with addressing the Water-Food-Energy Nexus. Efficient leak detection technologies, water efficiency standards, and conservation incentives are essential components, supported by community-based water management and legislative frameworks. Proactive interventions and informed decision-making processes are paramount for long-term sustainability. Sub-themes under this topic can include:

1. Affordable Measures for Enhancing Community Resilience
2.  Climate Change and Human Migration, Land Use and Jobs
3. Water Food Energy NEXUS in Planning Climate-Smart Communities
4. Community-Based Water Management
5. Legislative and Policy Instruments for Water Conservation and Climate Adaptation
6.  Proactive Interventions and Best Practices for Climate Smart Decision Making