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How cities can face climate change
An excavator moves soil during the search and rescue operations for people who are feared trapped at the scene of a landslide following heavy rains within Matathia area of Kimende Escarpment, in Kiambu County, Kenya on May 15, 2024.
The recent onslaught of rains and floods have left people reeling. Lives have been lost, homes swept away, and most cities dismantled, making us bear the weight of lasting scars among our communities. Yet, amid all these, lies a beacon of hope to reset and chart a new course.
As the eminent physicist Albert Einstein once remarked, "In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity." These words ring truer than ever in the wake of natural disasters like floods. They serve as a poignant reminder that even in the face of adversity and climate change challenges, there is potential for transformation and for renewal growth.
