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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"urban climate adaptation"”.
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Urban climate adaptation as a process of organisational decision making
In a world that is increasingly urbanised, cities are recognised as critical sites for tackling problems of climate change, both by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the impacts of changing climate conditions. Unlike climate change mitigation, adaptation does not have one clear, …
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Funding for adaptation to climate change : the case of Surat
The need for cities to adapt to climate change is widely acknowledged, yet the question of adaptation finance remains uncertain. Unable to access global climate funds, cities must seek out alternative sources to support their adaptations to climate change. This is particularly challenging for local …
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Frames and games : testing a public health orientation to climate adaptation planning
Current urban climate adaptation planning efforts tend to focus on protecting a city's physical assets from potential climate-related disasters, with an increasing emphasis on enhancing resilience, or building places that can absorb and withstand climatic shocks. Scholars and practitioners have …
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Seeing the city for the trees : public space, climate adaptation, and environmental justice in LA and New York's "Million Trees" campaigns
Urban heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe as climate change magnifies the "urban heat island" effect. While trees significantly reduce ambient temperatures through shading and evapotranspiration, their effect is highly localized. Consequently, more people die from heat waves in …
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A systematic review of climate adaptation planning in African cities
In recent years the need for climate change adaptation has become increasingly important. Adaptation planning is understood to be the process by which actors identify, develop, test, and prioritise strategies and measures to reduce climate risk. In Africa, climate projections predict higher …