How locals in Bélem are defending their community against floods
From cargo-laden ships to skyscrapers set against blue-tiled buildings, this busy port city is the gateway to the Amazon River. But Belém’s location on an archipelago makes it vulnerable to floods. Now, a city-wide effort is engaging locals in flood awareness and prevention.
This content was produced for BMW Foundation by BBC StoryWorks as part of the Transforming Cities series presented by C40 Cities. Learn more about Transforming Cities: www.transformingcitiesseries.com
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