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title:  Towards Climate Resilient Cities
description: "Read Japan's city case studies on climate resilience. 


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Read Japan's city case studies on climate resilience.

Japanese municipalities are making significant progress in addressing climate challenges through comprehensive action plans and innovative local initiatives, a new report from CDP reveals. 

Findings of the report include: 

- The report highlights: Heavy precipitation and extreme heat are the most significant climate hazards reported by Japanese municipalities, with over 80% expecting these hazards to increase in intensity and frequency. 
- 42% of municipalities have undertaken Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, while 30% have community-wide adaptation goals in place. 
- 62% of municipalities maintain community-wide emission inventories, and 47% have established community-wide mitigation goals. 

The report also highlights innovative local initiatives from nine municipalities: Himeji City, City of Iida, Imabari City, Kaisei Town, Kamakura City, City of Kitakyushu, Odawara City, Saitama City, and Toyama City.

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