Responding to Climate Change in Asian Cities by Diane Archer,... - 9781138393448

Responding to Climate Change in Asian CitiesGovernance for a more resilient urban future\nAuthor(s): Diane Archer, Sarah Colenbrander, David Dodman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138393448, 978-1138393448\nSynopsis\nThe role of cities in addressing climate change is increasingly recognised in international arenas, including the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the New Urban Agenda. Asia is home to many of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts and, along with Africa, will be the site of most urban population growth over the coming decades. \n\nBringing together a range of city experiences, Responding to Climate Change in Asian Cities provides valuable insights into how cities can overcome some of the barriers to building climate resilience, including addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. The chapters are centred on an overarch.