1. Urban Adaptation to Climate Change The dangers of rising sea level due to climate change and the responses of two low laying cities: Amsterdam and Dhaka

2. Climate Issues Faced by Urban Coastal Areas Global Warming Ice Melting Earth Plates Cyclones Flooding

4. Amsterdam Almost entirely below sea level Early challenges brought innovative responses Today a leader in the management of rising sea level http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2B-y4IRYbI

6. Dhaka One of today’s “climate change hotspots” At highest risk of any area in APEC analysis Ranked based on vulnerability to climate change events and ability to cope with events. Taking steps to improve “Climate Resistance”

7. Conclusions Countries that are just beginning to develop are less able to reduce carbon emissions or invest in solving other future problems caused by climate change. Social justice advocates argue that developed nations should support these countries by financing cleaner forms of industrialization. The relationship between Amsterdam and Dhaka is a perfect example of this because, where Bangladesh lacks the funds and technology to adequately protect itself from the dangers of sea level rising, Amsterdam is able to offer its help by financing flood protection and training. In this way, the dangers of land degradation, water damage and human health risks that Dhaka is so likely to face in the future may potentially be mitigated