Why We Need to Get Smarter About Adaptation
In her new book "Sink or Swim", Susannah Fisher explores the challenges of adaptation efforts.
Miami, considered "ground zero" for climate change by its mayor, Francis Suarez, is a prime example of a city that must adapt. The city's sea-level rise strategy, led by Miami-Dade County, aims to accommodate an extra 60cm of water through measures such as raising land, elevating buildings, and creating flood-absorbing parks.
The city’s primary function is to reassure investors, not secure long-term safety, according to critics.
Adaptation on this scale comes with massive financial costs. A $400 million resilience bond is funding infrastructure to protect the city and its assets. Despite the uncertainty of a permanent solution, Miami must act to maintain investment and development.
Author's summary: Adaptation efforts are proving difficult to deliver due to financial and investment concerns.
- Raising land and elevating buildings to accommodate sea-level rise
- Creating flood-absorbing parks to mitigate flood risks
- A $400 million resilience bond to fund infrastructure and protect assets
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