Description: Urban Vulnerability and Climate Change in Africa : A Multidisciplinary Approach, Hardcover by Pauleit, Stephan (EDT); Jorgensen, Gertrud (EDT); Kabisch, Sigrun (EDT); Gasparini, Paolo (EDT); Fohlmeister, Sandra (EDT), ISBN 3319039849, ISBN-13 9783319039848, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
Urbanisation and climate change are among the major challenges for sustainable development in Africa. The overall aim of this book is to present innovative approaches to vulnerability analysis and for enhancing the resilience of African cities against climate change-induced risks. Locally adapted IPCC climate change scenarios, which also consider possible changes in urban population, have been developed. Innovative strategies to land use and spatial planning are proposed that seek synergies between the adaptation to climate change and the need to solve social problems. Furthermore, th explores the role of governance in successfully coping with climate-induced risks in urban areas. Th is unique in that it combines: a top-down perspective of climate change modeling with a bottom-up perspective of vulnerability assessment; quantitative approaches from engineering sciences and qualitative approaches of the social sciences; a novel multi-risk modeling methodology; and strategic approaches to urban and green infrastructure planning with neighborhood perspectives of adaptation.
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Book Title: Urban Vulnerability and Climate Change in Africa : A Multidiscipl
Number of Pages: X, 404 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Urban Vulnerability and Climate Change in Africa : a Multidisciplinary Approach
Publisher: Springer International Publishing A&G
Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Global Warming & Climate Change
Publication Year: 2015
Item Weight: 289.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.3 in
Subject Area: Nature, Science
Author: Gertrud Jørgensen
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Future City Ser.
Format: Hardcover
