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France

Paris is projected to face increased risks from frequent heavy precipitation, potentially leading to urban flooding and related challenges. To combat these hazards, the city has implemented a range of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. Key areas include planning and monitoring, with urban heat island mapping aiding temperature management. Infrastructure improvements, such as smart city systems and digital twins, bolster the city's adaptability. Additionally, resilient mass transit systems enhance transportation reliability during extreme weather. Health initiatives focus on air quality measurement and filtration, essential for protecting public well-being. These current and proposed initiatives demonstrate Paris's commitment to enhancing climate resilience and ensuring the city remains livable and safe amid climate challenges.

Hazard Outlook

How will Paris's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Heavy Rainfall Days

63rd percentile Elevated exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Paris ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Paris
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

44th percentile Elevated exposure

At 66 m elevation, Paris faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Paris
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

26th percentile Moderate exposure

Paris's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Paris
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

14th percentile Lower exposure

Paris may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Paris
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

10th percentile Lower exposure

Paris's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Paris
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Elevation
Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Paris faces elevated exposure to heavy rain, 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 Paris.

Smart Grid Energy Management Platform for Eco-Districts

The City of Paris developed an energy system management platform at the neighbourhood level in the Clichy-Batignolles eco-district to enable...

AIRLAB Open Innovation Laboratory for Air Quality Solutions

AIRLAB functions as an open innovation laboratory for air quality, founded by Airparif to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative...

CoRDEES Smart-Grid Energy Management Platform

The City of Paris has developed a data-driven approach to optimize energy management in urban districts through the CoRDEES (CoResponsibility in...

DataCity Open Innovation Programme for Urban Climate Solutions

DataCity is an open innovation programme that brings together city government, corporations, startups, and technical partners to develop data-driven...

EXTREMA Heat Alert Mobile Application

Paris launched the EXTREMA mobile application in late June 2018 to provide residents and visitors with real-time information about cooling locations...

Interactive Heat Relief Mapping Platform

The City of Paris provides an interactive map on its website annually to help users identify optimal locations for heat relief.[^6] This digital...

Grand Paris Express Automated Metro Network Expansion

The Grand Paris Express represents a fundamental transformation of public transport infrastructure in the Île-de-France region, with the completion...

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