Project: Local urban planning of climate change adaptation in Chile

Summary

This presentation introduces the project on local urban planning of climate change adaptation in Chile, implemented by ICLEI in collaboration with the Centro de Cambio Global at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and supported by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) and UK aid.

It outlines an approach to strengthening local capacities through the development of adaptation indicators, impact chain analysis, and climate risk assessment frameworks, drawing on the ARClim initiative to provide data across multiple cities. The presentation highlights key urban risks such as urban heat islands, frost, and thermal discomfort, and demonstrates how indicators can support monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions. It also emphasises the importance of governance structures, participatory processes, and institutional coordination in enabling effective, evidence-based urban resilience planning.