Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation

The video discusses the vulnerability of New Orleans to climate change, highlighting the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It explores global climate change effects, emphasizing the need for adaptation and resilience. Examples include infrastructure improvements in New Orleans, strategies for heat and drought, and solutions for rising sea levels. The video concludes with a call to action for communities to proactively plan and adapt.

What makes New Orleans particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• Its location above sea level

• Its high population density

• Half of the city is below sea level

• Its lack of infrastructure

Which group was identified as particularly vulnerable during Hurricane Katrina?

• Young children

• Business owners

• Elderly and female-headed households

• Tourists

What is one adaptation strategy used in New Orleans to combat storm surges?

• Creating artificial lakes

• Raising infrastructure like the I-10 twin spans

• Building underground shelters

• Installing wind turbines

What was a significant barrier to evacuation during Hurricane Katrina?

• Communication breakdowns

• Lack of food supplies

• Inability to take pets to shelters

• Closed roads

How did Chicago respond to the 1995 heatwave to mitigate future heat impacts?

• By increasing air conditioning in public transport

• By building more skyscrapers

• By creating cooling centers and green roofs

• By banning outdoor activities during summer

What percentage of Ethiopia's population relies on rainfall for their livelihood?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is a major concern for airports due to rising sea levels?

• Increased air traffic

• Lack of parking space

• Noise pollution

• Flooding of runways

What is one way San Francisco is adapting its infrastructure to rising sea levels?

• Increasing tourism

• Expanding public transport

• Retrofitting water outfall pipes

• Building higher skyscrapers

What is the role of the Georgetown Climate Center in climate adaptation?

• Building new infrastructure

• Funding climate research

• Encouraging communities to use legal and policy tools

• Developing new technology

Why is adaptation to climate change considered too important to be left to experts alone?

• Experts are too expensive

• There are no experts in uncharted territory

• Experts disagree on solutions

• Experts focus only on technology