11. Multilevel governance

Advance multilevel governance by fostering integrated climate governance frameworks for subnational and national actors, strengthening finance mechanisms and adaptation planning across levels of government.

Case Studies

Manhattan debuts ambitious coastal protection blueprint
Northern America

Manhattan debuts ambitious coastal protection blueprint

Manhattan unveils the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, a 2.4-mile flood protection system of floodwalls and gates, jointly funded by NYC and the federal government.

AdaptaCidades Initiative
Latin America and the Caribbean

AdaptaCidades Initiative

AdaptaCidades strengthens multilevel governance in Brazil, helping states and municipalities integrate climate adaptation into planning, using data, standards, and financing for resilient cities.