Cities have always evolved, but climate change is accelerating the need for transformation.
Rising temperatures, extreme weather and sea-level rise are forcing urban planners to rethink how cities are designed and managed.
Adaptation strategies include green infrastructure, improved drainage systems, heat-resistant materials and redesigned public spaces.
Some cities are investing in urban forests, green roofs and water management systems to reduce heat and flood risk.
At the same time, technology is playing a role. Data systems can help monitor environmental conditions and improve responses to changing risks.
However, adaptation is not only a technical challenge. It also involves social and economic decisions about who is protected and how resources are allocated.
Experts say the future of cities will depend on how well they balance growth, sustainability and resilience.
In that sense, cities are not only places where people live — they are becoming frontline responses to global change.
