How Are Global Cities Preparing for Natural Disasters?
by Juliana Kerr, Karen Weigert, and Vicky Stavropoulos
Cities from Mumbai to Mexico City, from San Juan to Cape Town have suffered widespread destruction due to natural disasters in 2017. Why are cities so vulnerable and what can they do to minimize the impact of hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, floods, heat waves, and droughts? Here’s what you should know.
How Are Cities Preparing for Natural Disasters?
by Juliana Kerr, Karen Weigert, and Vicky Stavropoulos
Cities from Mumbai to Mexico City, from San Juan to Cape Town have suffered widespread destruction due to natural disasters in 2017. Why are cities so vulnerable and what can they do to minimize the impact of hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, floods, heat waves, and droughts? Here’s what you should know.

Photo: Kyodo via REUTERS
Photo: Kyodo via REUTERS