Foreword; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; About the Primer; Acronyms and Abbreviations; SECTION 01; Figure 1.1. Integrating climate change and disaster risk management into development policies; Figure 1.2. Largest global CO2 emitters; Figure 1.3. Emissions across the world; Figure 1.4. Mega cities in East Asia; Figure 1.5. Natural hazards: Seismic and climatic; Figure 1.6. Built-up area projections by region; Table 1.1 Possible impacts of extreme climate change relevant to urban areas (mostly adverse in East Asia); SECTION 02
Summary
Climate Resilient Cities is the first tool of its kind for city governments to better understand how to plan for climate change impacts and impending natural disasters through sound urban planning. It equips local governments with information to actively engage in training, capacity building, and capital investment programs that are identified as priorities 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 identi
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