Although planning and policy instruments are important for climate change adaptation, the
implementation of these measures is critical for success. This paper studies different climate …

This paper aims at drawing attention to the deficiencies of urban heat island (UHI) mitigation
strategies and urban climate maps (UCMs) towards practical implementations and efficient …

In cities, land-use decisions made during planning processes determine the availability of
ecosystem services fundamental to the wellbeing of urban population. Hence, the inclusion …

Well-designed urban planning policy can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to
anticipated climate change impacts. However, there has been limited analysis of the extent …

This paper aims at identifying the key determinants, which influence and motivate farmers to
adopt a rational, cost-effective, climate-smart adaptation strategy. Macro data encompasses …

Rapid urbanization and climate change together increase the vulnerability of poor urban
communities to natural hazards, undermining urban resilience. It is therefore critical to …

Adaptation planning offers a promising approach for identifying and devising solutions to
address local climate change impacts. Yet there is little empirical understanding of the …

Water security, a key policy objective for sustainable development, is under stress as a result
of land use and climate change, especially in (semi-) arid areas like Iran. Land use change …

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) measures have been increasingly promoted in the
literature, as well as in policies and practices, for their environmental and socio-economic co …

Urban areas are pivotal to global adaptation and mitigation efforts. But how do cities actually
perform in terms of climate change response? This study sheds light on the state of urban …