Urban Resilience
The situation in which everyone is treated fairly according to their specific personal needs.
Equity
Sudden shaking of the ground causing widespread damage
Earthquake
Gradual changes in weather patterns affecting ecosystems and livelihoods
Climate Change
Enhancing urban resilience involves __________ (invest) in infrastructure, services, and community capacities.
Investing
Green infrastructure __________ (use - present simple) to reduce the impact of urban heat islands.
is used
The situation in which men and women, people of different races, religions, etc. are all treated the same and have exactly the same opportunities.
Equality
Rapid spread of infectious diseases across countries (e.g., COVID-19).
Pandemic
Ongoing destruction of forests leading to biodiversity loss and ecological imbalance.
Deforestation
Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation is essential for __________ (maintain) public health.
maintaining
New regulations __________ (introduce - simple past) to ensure building codes are met.
were introduced
An approach whereby we deal with or treat the whole of something or someone and not just a part.
Holistic
Sudden increase in the number of disease cases in a specific, contained area.
Epidemic
A Student leaving school before completion of degree or diplomas
Dropout
After the tsunami, the city was able __________ (restore) electricity and water supplies in 24 hours.
to restore
The importance of urban resilience __________ (highlight - present perfect) in recent reports by international organizations.
has been highlighted
An approach whereby we deal with or treat someone or something in separate categories.
Siloed
Sudden overthrow of a government. ... clue, we didn't translate ;-)
Coup d'état
When there is not enough of a particular resource, which affects agriculture, industry, or households.
Scarcity or Shortages
By __________ (retrofit) older buildings, the city made them more energy-efficient and resilient to flooding.
retrofitting
Advanced technologies __________ (implement - future simple) to monitor and manage urban resources efficiently.
will be implemented
dividend
Rapid increase in prices causing economic instability
Sudden/Hyper Inflation
Persistent exclusion of certain groups from social, economic, and political life.
Marginalization
The coastal city should __________ (build) sea walls and restore wetlands to protect against rising sea levels.
build
A series of workshops __________ (hold - past continuous) to train residents in disaster preparedness
were being held