Scaling inequity: Downscaling future compound flood risks and unequitable social vulnerability in Hong Kong

Key Points

• Urban flooding risk predictions indicate significant inequity in social vulnerability across neighborhoods.
• Analysis reveals that varied vulnerability correlates with socioeconomic factors, impacting long-term adaptation strategies.
• Downscaling flood risk assessments provides a more localized understanding of urban climate challenges.
• Highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to support vulnerable communities in flood management strategies.