Urban resilience begins here: How women in Izmir are growing more than food

Urban resilience begins here: How women in Izmir are growing more than food

ByMatteo Bizzotto

As Türkiye braces for another summer of heatwaves and unpredictable storms, spaces like the Kadifekale community garden offer a green space that is not only public, but participatory.

Building climate resilience with local communities: Insights from Izmir

Building climate resilience with local communities: Insights from Izmir

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Climate adaptation is most impactful when it centers on local communities, addressing real climate impacts and ensuring the most vulnerable are informed about neighborhood actions. In Türkiye, the Climate Resilience for Communities (CRC) project in Izmir exemplifies this by uniting ICLEI, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, the Z Zurich Foundation, and Zurich Insurance Group Türkiye to help communities understand and manage climate risks, particularly from flooding and extreme heat.