A new survey of New York City residents has revealed that an overwhelming 80% of respondents believe the city is not prepared for climate-related risks.

The study, part of the Economist Impact research and sponsored by Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), raised serious concerns about the preparedness of cities for climate change.

The research suggested that as few as 6% of New Yorkers think the city is well prepared to tackle the issues of climate change. Meanwhile, 11% believe the city is entirely unprepared for the issue, while 3% were unsure about how ready the city was.

These findings come from a report titled “Resilience from the Ground Up: Assessing City-Level Approaches to Climate Risk and Adaptation,” which comprises research from 10 major global cities: Amsterdam, Cairo, Cape Town, Dubai, Jakarta, Madrid, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

“These findings reveal significant opportunities for communities to implement steps to mitigate the growing impacts of climate change,” shared head of North America Zurich Resilience Solutions Arooran Sivasubramaniam.

The research includes perceptions of climate change among city-dwelling residents, adaptation methods needed in cities, and personal responsibility toward climate-related topics.

To access the full report, click here.

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