O desafio para cidades resilientes no Brasil

Abstract

This article examines climate change adaptation policies in the Brazilian urban context, focusing on their institutional and regulatory framework, resilience strategies, as well as assessing their effectiveness to date. It also addresses the role of different government levels in formulating and implementing these policies, considering federalism and territorial management, and analyzes the role of financing agents. Additionally, it discusses the economic implications of adaptation policies and their sectoral impacts. The research reveals a significant disparity between the solidity of the legal framework and the reality of municipalities. In this context, financing is a critical hindrance since most cities lack the resources to implement climate adaptation and resilience measures. A regional approach to planning and implementing these measures is proposed as a promising alternative to overcome the limitations of each municipality. It is concluded that, despite regulatory and institutional advances, translating these policies into concrete actions at the local level is the main challenge for building resilient cities in Brazil