How extreme weather is affecting cities

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Extreme weather is creating unprecedented challenges for cities worldwide, with events like Valencia’s record-breaking rainfall and the L.A. wildfires highlighting the urgent need for urban resilience. Drawing on experience from New York City's $20 billion climate adaptation program and global initiatives like 100 Resilient Cities, the conversation emphasizes the importance of integrated risk assessment, updated infrastructure, and innovative solutions that include a mix of green, blue and gray infrastructure. The episode stresses the financial and social benefits of investing in resilience, noting that cities with robust adaptation plans see better credit ratings, lower risks, and a stronger return on investment. As urbanization accelerates, collaboration between public and private sectors and a clear focus on risk-informed planning are essential for future-ready cities. Ultimately, building resilience is not just about protection—it’s a strategic advantage for municipalities and businesses alike.

In the final episode of the Future of Risk podcast miniseries, our host Arooran "Aroo" Sivasubramaniam, Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions is joined by Alexander Mirescu, Head of Extreme Weather and Climate and Daniel Zarrilli, Former Chief Resilience Officer to discuss how municipalities can adapt to more frequent and intense storms, flooding, heat, and wildfires.

Record date: 8/27/25

Air date: 10/8/25

In this miniseries, other episodes include:

8/27/25: Immediate risks extreme weather poses to your business

9/10/25: How extreme weather impacts construction

9/24/25: Top things C-suite leaders need to know now about extreme weather