Cities and climate change global report on human settlements, abridged edition [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London Earthscan 2011Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Reviews linkages between urbanisation and climate change with cities now responsible for up to 70% of emissions yet they only occupy 2% of the world's land cover. Further illustrates the significant contribution of urban areas to climate change and the potentially devastating effects of climate change on urban populations. Also reviews policy responses practices and strategies that are emerging in urban areas to attempt to adapt to climate change.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 152592-2001 |
Reviews linkages between urbanisation and climate change with cities now responsible for up to 70% of emissions yet they only occupy 2% of the world's land cover. Further illustrates the significant contribution of urban areas to climate change and the potentially devastating effects of climate change on urban populations. Also reviews policy responses practices and strategies that are emerging in urban areas to attempt to adapt to climate change.