Climate Resilient Cities: A Primer on Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters

Prasad, Neeraj; Ranghieri, Federica; Shah, Fatima; Trohanis, Zoe; Sinha, Ravi

ISBN 10 : 0821377663 ISBN 13 : 9780821377666

Editeur : World Bank Publications, 2008

Synopsis

'Climate Resilient Cities: A Primer on Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters' provides city administrators with exactly what they need to know about the complex and compelling challenges of climate change. The book helps local governments create training, capacity building, and capital investment programs for building sustainable, resilient communities. A step-by-step self-assessment challenges policymakers to think about the resources needed to combat natural disasters through an innovative "hot spot" risk and vulnerability identifi cation tool. This primer is unique from other resources in its treatment of climate change using a dual-track approach that integrates both mitigation (lowering contributions to greenhouse gases) and adaptation (preparing for impacts of climate change) with disaster risk management. The book is relevant both to cities that are just beginning to think about climate change as well as those that already have well established policies, institutions, and strategies in place. By providing a range of city-level examples of sound practices around the world, the book demonstrates that there are many practical actions that cities can take to build resilience to climate change and natural disasters.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: World Bank Publications
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0821377663
• ISBN 13: 9780821377666
• Reliure: Coffret produits
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible