Abstract Between 60% and 80% of global energy is consumed in urban areas and given the
projected increase in world׳ s urban population, this share is expected to further increase in …

Climate change impacts increase pressure on challenges to sustainability and the
developmental needs of cities. Conventional,“hard” adaptation measures are often …

Executive summary Land and climate interact in complex ways through changes in forcing
and multiple biophysical and biogeochemical feedbacks across different spatial and …

Africa is urbanizing at an astonishing rate. To meet many of the Sustainable Development
Goals there will be a requirement for cities in sub-Saharan Africa to plan for, and manage …

Abstract Knowledge about the impacts of urban heat islands (UHI) and associated thermal
gradients on vegetation seasonality (ie phenology) is vital for understanding spatial patterns …

Cities need to build on their resilience to cope with a broad range of natural and manmade
hazards that threaten their competitiveness, livability, and functionality. Recognizing this …

Urban green spaces (GS) are essential for the well-being of the population. Several works
have shown a positive correlation between the amount of GS and the household incomes in …

How green spaces in cities benefit urban residents depends critically on the interaction
between biophysical and socio-economic factors. Urban ecosystem services are affected by …

Climate change is having a significant impact on ecosystem services and is likely to become
increasingly important as this phenomenon intensifies. Future impacts can be difficult to …

Rapid urbanisation is affecting people in different ways, with some becoming more
vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Africa's cities are projected to be home to nearly …