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Water, coast and adaptation
Recife’s adaptation agenda connects sanitation, urban transformation, mobility and the economy. It is an invitation to examine how one decision changes risks and opportunities in several systems.
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How can drainage, housing and mobility policies work together without moving risk onto another neighbourhood?
01Water and drainage
02Sewerage and sanitation
03Energy and heating
04Waste and maintenance
05Mobility and access
06Safety and emergency response
Conditions for transfer
Local hydrology, tenure, maintenance funding and emergency communication must inform any transferred practice.
What remains unknown
- Neighbourhood-level coverage and service interruptions
- Operating capacity, maintenance finance and workforce
- How risks, protection and recovery are distributed among residents
Sources
Related journeys
Editorial edition: 10 September 2026. Sources retain their original publication dates.