Abstract
Urban communities will face increased risks, such as floods, landslides, heat stress and fires and water scarcity, as a consequence of climate change. The latest IPCC report (AR5)
has for the first time devoted a whole chapter to urban areas. The assessment stresses the need to tackle urban risk through more effective adaptation planning.
has for the first time devoted a whole chapter to urban areas. The assessment stresses the need to tackle urban risk through more effective adaptation planning.
| Translated title of the contribution | Städer i fokus för klimatanpassning och riskreducering |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Publisher | Lund University Sustainability Forum |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | Klimat i Fokus |
|---|---|
| Volume | 12 |
Bibliographical note
The document exists in English and SwedishSubject classification (UKÄ)
- Other Social Sciences
Free keywords
- urban planning
- cities
- disaster risk reduction
- climate change adaptation
- urban resilience
- ecosystem services
