Bordeaux
France
Bordeaux is projected to experience frequent heatwaves, presenting significant climate hazards and vulnerabilities. These extreme temperature events threaten public health, agriculture, and urban infrastructure. As heatwaves become more intense, they will likely increase energy demand, straining local resources. Water availability may also be affected due to rising risks of drought, complicating agricultural practices and water management strategies. The likelihood of heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations, is expected to grow as temperatures rise. In light of these challenges, it is essential for urban planners and policymakers to develop comprehensive strategies for adapting to these climate risks. However, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to Bordeaux have not yet been documented, indicating a critical need for further research and planning to safeguard the city's future against the impacts of escalating heatwaves.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bordeaux's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 13 m elevation, Bordeaux faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Bordeaux's projected maximum temperature of 9.3°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Bordeaux's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Bordeaux may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bordeaux ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bordeaux faces high exposure to elevation. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Bordeaux.
No solutions have been documented for Bordeaux.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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