Original editorial explainer / comment. Public infrastructure will face near-term stresses alongside distant climate goals.
The context
Weather resilience is sometimes treated as a problem for future construction projects. Existing housing, transport and drainage systems already require ongoing maintenance and investment.
Our analysis
Adaptation plans are more credible when responsibility is assigned to a named authority, costs are estimated and work is prioritised for the most vulnerable communities. A target date alone cannot show whether risks are being reduced.
What to watch
We will distinguish completed projects from proposed spending and explain who is responsible for delivery.
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