Exposure and vulnerability are particularly acute in informal areas, making coordinated adaptation challenging. Yet, there is growing recognition of the potential for bottom-up adaptation that embraces informality in order to more effectively reduce risk . This can provide an opportunity for change towards more risk-sensitive urban development and transformative climate adaptation .Addressing social vulnerability is particularly important for ensuring the resilience of populations at risk. Improved monitoring, modelling and communication of climate risks is needed to reduce the impacts of climate hazards .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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