Weather-related natural disasters such as hurricanes are becoming more severe and more
frequent due to human-induced climate change. Small Island Developing States are …

Achieving low-carbon, climate-resilient (LCR) development is a policy goal of many
governments today, and investment in built-infrastructure–in the energy, transport, water and …

Post-conflict reconstruction is caught in a web of challenges, dilemmas, and opportunities. It
can re-establish the thread of continuity with a pre-conflict time and change people's …

This chapter explores the integration of cultural heritage into the overall framework of DRM,
outlines potential challenges and emphasises that, aside from enhancing heritage …

Tourism resembles an indispensable source for financing national development and
securing local livelihoods in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with their sun-sea-sand …

The major global pressures of rapid urbanization and urban growth are being compounded
by climate impacts, resulting in increased vulnerability for urban dwellers, with these …

Fragmented governance contexts make it difficult for public bodies to direct and control
climate adaptation initiatives. This paper highlights how Newcastle City Council collaborated …

Historic cities in the Gulf and North Africa are struggling to survive in rapidly emerging global
environments. While many significant historic centers and districts are often demolished to …

How does a city make sound policy decisions on sustainability and governance while
simultaneously promoting economic growth and development excellence? This book …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the conceptualisation of the Smart
Sustainable City (SSC) with new concepts of resilience thinking in relation to urgent societal …