Zhuji, China: Resilient City Pioneering Flood Management under MCR2030

Zhuji, China, Sets a Resilient Pathway with MCR2030

Introduction:

The city of Zhuji has been recognized as the inaugural Making Cities Resilient 2030 MCR2030 Resilience Hub in China. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the global partnership and Zhuji’s comprehensive approach to transforming disaster management, particularly agnst growing flood risks.

Revolutionizing Flood Management:

Zhuji has significantly upgraded its infrastructure with an extensive new sewage collection network totaling 242km. This investment not only enhances flood prevention but also facilitates water-based tourism activities, enhancing livelihoods and economic development in the city. The innovative 'Four-way contribution' financing model pools resources from government funds, private sector investments, land transfer fees, and social contributions to ensure sustnable funding for Zhuji's resilient urban initiatives.

Collaborative Partnerships:

Zhuji has partnered with ARISE's global private sector network, including sustnability strategy firm Green Diamond LLC. Under the Resilience Assessment and Strategic Planning process, this collaboration involved Green Diamond’s team led by Dale Sands former ARISE global Co-Chr and Peter Williams current ARISE-US Board Chr, co-authors of UNDRR's Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities.

Empowering Sustnable Development:

Todd Fein, founder and CEO of Green Diamond and a member of the ARISE-US Board, notes Zhuji as an exemplar of resilience integrated into sustnable development. Mayor Zhang is visionary, he adds, and we are honored to partner with him.

Wider Impact:

Zhuji plans to harness this achievement by hosting forums, workshops, and trning programs med at enhancing resilient strategies for other cities. The city ms not only to strengthen its own infrastructure agnst potential threats but also share knowledge and innovations globally.

Innovative Approaches and Partnerships:

The 'River Chief' system under the leadership of Mayor Zhang Kunlun significantly boosts coordination efficiency in river protection, with extensive benefits for public awareness across ecological governance activities. Zhuji's commitment exts beyond borders through support to neighboring cities like Shaoxin, Yiwu, Hangzhou, and Shangh during disaster relief efforts.

A Three-Year Vision:

Zhuji ints to become a global hub for resilience over the next three years by hosting UNDRR-organized events that facilitate knowledge exchange. The city pledges to mntn a team of experts advising on disaster risk management topics while offering comprehensive resilience assessments using Zhuji's experiences as case studies.

International Collaboration:

Zhuji is planning to establish a Chinese Language Resilience Knowledge Exchange Hub, sharing expertise and resources tlored for the Chinese-speaking community in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Our goal, Mayor Zhang Kunlun states, is to create resilient cities through integrated risk management that promotes economic growth, enhances residents' well-being, and fosters global dialogue on sustnable development.

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Zhuji exemplifies a transformative approach to urban resilience with its innovative infrastructure projects, strong partnerships, and visionary leadership. As a MCR2030 Resilience Hub, Zhuji is poised to share its experiences globally, catalyzing action towards more resilient cities worldwide.

Zhuji, China, Pioneers Urban Resilience under the Making Cities Resilient 2030 Initiative

Introduction:

Recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 MCR2030 Resilience Hub in China, the city of Zhuji has marked a significant achievement by transforming its disaster management approach, particularly agnst escalating flood risks.

Flood Management Revolution:

Zhuji has pioneered new flood control measures through an extensive upgrade to its sewage collection system spanning 242km. This initiative not only bolsters flood prevention capabilities but also stimulates water-based tourism activities that boost local economies and livelihoods.

Innovative Financing Model:

In support of sustnable funding, Zhuji has implemented a groundbreaking 'Four-way contribution' model pooling resources from government funds, private sector investments, land transfer fees, and community contributions. This demonstrates the city's commitment to resilient urban development financing.

Strategic Partnerships:

Zhuji has joined forces with ARISE’s global network of private sector partners, including sustnability experts at Green Diamond LLC. Under the Resilience Assessment and Strategic Planning process led by team members Dale Sands former ARISE global Co-Chr and Peter Williams current ARISE-US Board Chr, Zhuji is leveraging innovative strategies for sustnable urban resilience.

Wider Impact:

Not only does Zhuji plan to share its achievements through hosting forums, workshops, and trning programs med at enhancing resilient strategies among other cities, but it also fortify its own infrastructure agnst potential risks while sharing knowledge globally.

Innovations in Governance:

Zhuji’s 'River Chief' system under Mayor Zhang Kunlun's leadership exemplifies efficient coordination for river protection activities, fostering public awareness and ecological governance. The city exts support through disaster relief efforts to neighboring cities such as Shaoxin, Yiwu, Hangzhou, and Shangh.

Three-Year Vision:

Zhuji envisions becoming a global hub for resilience over the next three years by organizing knowledge exchange events facilitated by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction UNDRR. The city is committed to mntning an expert team advising on disaster risk management while offering comprehensive resilience assessments based on Zhuji's experiences.

International Collaboration Hub:

Zhuji plans to establish a Chinese Language Resilience Knowledge Exchange Platform, sharing expertise and resources specifically designed for the Chinese-speaking community in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Mayor Zhang Kunlun underscores Zhuji's mission as fostering resilient cities through integrated risk management that promotes economic growth, enhances residents' well-being, and drives global dialogue on sustnable development.

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As a pioneer under the MCR2030 framework, Zhuji showcases transformative urban resilience strategies with its innovative infrastructure projects, strategic partnerships, and visionary leadership. As a Resilience Hub, Zhuji is poised to disseminate its experiences globally, catalyzing action towards more resilient cities worldwide.
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