The first phase of Bjarke Ingels' barrier system designed to protect Lower Manhattan from tidal surges and rising sea levels is getting underway. More about BIG U flood defences for Manhattan move forward
Architects must consider not just the environmental, but the social and economic repercussions of building in places at risk from climate change, urges Jesse M Keenan, co-author of a recent study into Climate Gentrification. More about "Climate Gentrification theory illustrates the ethical problems facing architects"
Climate change is causing waves of gentrification in the cities most vulnerable to rising sea levels, as the wealthy move to poorer areas with a lower risk of flooding, according to a recent study. More about Climate Gentrification theory suggests rich are moving to higher, low-income neighbourhoods
Beirut-based designer Richard Yasmine has created a series of handblown light bulbs that rest on bird's nests, to raise awareness of climate change. More about Richard Yasmine's sustainable table lamps are environmental "wake-up call"
A Milan design week exhibition by Dassault Systèmes will showcase concepts to reduce air pollution by designers including Kengo Kuma, as revealed in this movie Dezeen produced for the 3D software brand. More about Dassault Systèmes teams up with leading designers to tackle air pollution
New York architecture studio DFA has imagined a series of latticed apartment towers for Manhattan's Pier 40, which would be able to remain above water in the event of rising sea levels. More about DFA proposes "floating" affordable housing for dilapidated Manhattan pier
Architecture firms Hassell and MVRDV have imagined a scheme featuring floating stadiums, emergency castles and pop-up restaurants, which aims to build resiliency to flooding in South San Francisco and foster the local community. More about Hassell and MVRDV devise "suite of adaptable structures" to combat Bay Area flooding
Danish firm BIG has developed a proposal to protect the San Francisco Bay from flooding caused by climate change, which includes building floating villages connected by ferries, a red-hued cycle route, and a highway for autonomous vehicles. More about BIG unveils scheme to protect San Francisco creek from flooding
A flood defence system devised by CF Møller in central Denmark will combine urban planning, climate change adaption and nature conservation. More about CF Møller's hybrid flood defences will create new nature park in Denmark
An interactive mapping tool provides a scary glimpse of how cities such as New York, Boston and Miami might end up if sea levels continue to rise. More about Surging Seas software shows potential impact of rising sea levels on US cities
If sprawling desert metropolises like Phoenix, Arizona, are going to survive an increasingly scorching climate, they will require a different kind of sustainable urbanism than typical cities, says Aaron Betsky. More about "Is Phoenix doomed to fall back into the ashes?"
The products that designers help create are the biggest contributors to climate change, according to research presented at our Good Design for a Bad World talks at Dutch Design Week last month. More about Mobile phones and other industrial products have "the number one impact" on climate change
Dutch designer Britt Berden has created a pair of models that show what happens when scientists try to counter global warming. More about Britt Berden uses laboratory equipment to visualise the impact of climate engineering
Beer brand Brewdog has released a new drink, featuring both a recipe and packaging designed to raise awareness about the impact of climate change. More about Brewdog launches beer designed to "remind leaders to prioritise climate-change issues"
Boston has launched a plan to prevent flooding in its most vulnerable waterfront neighbourhoods, becoming the latest US city to respond to the threat of rising sea levels. More about Boston responds to climate change with elevated parks and flood barriers
A backpack radio station designed to warn remote communities of impending natural disasters and a bio-degradeable tower that harvests water from air are among the projects shortlisted in What Design Can Do's Climate Action Challenge. More about What Design Can Do reveals shortlist for Climate Action Challenge
Kicking off Good Design for a Bad World, our series of talks about how design could tackle the world's big problems, Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs hosted a discussion on climate change during Dutch Design Week. More about Watch our talk on climate change live from Dutch Design Week
Breaking ice sheets, evaporating lakes and other phenomena relating to Earth's changing climate have influenced the patterns of these rugs by Brooklyn artist Fernando Mastrangelo. More about Climate change informs rug collection by Fernando Mastrangelo
As part of Good Design for a Bad World, a series of talks we are hosting with Dutch Design Week, we will ask whether designers can help to solve climate change. Here are eight ideas already developed. More about Eight designs that respond to the threat of climate change
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has championed the importance of creativity in tackling global issues like climate change and gender equality, becoming the first in his position to do so in 25 years. More about "Design and technology are changing the way we live" says Justin Trudeau