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Cali

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Cali faces a future where frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation will increasingly challenge its resilience. In response, the city implements technology-enabled climate resilience solutions that focus on enhancing adaptive capacity. Current and proposed initiatives include decision support systems designed for climate adaptation and urban planning. These systems facilitate the integration of climate risks into planning processes, enabling the city to better prepare for adverse climate impacts. By leveraging advanced technologies, Cali aims to foster sustainable development and ensure that its infrastructure and services remain robust amidst a changing climate. Continuous improvement and adaptation of these strategies will be essential for building long-term resilience against future climate challenges.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

90th percentile Very high exposure

With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Cali ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Cali
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

43rd percentile Moderate exposure

Cali's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Cali
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

2nd percentile Lower exposure

Cali's projected maximum temperature of 6.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Cali
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

7th percentile Lower exposure

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

Cali
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

91st percentile Lower exposure

At 959 m elevation, Cali faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Cali
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Cali faces high exposure to heavy rain. 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 Cali.

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