Cities are gaining prominence committing to respond to the threat of climate change, eg, by
developing local climate plans or strategies. However, little is known regarding the …

Cities are major drivers of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions--the sources
of anthropocentric climate change, whilst also concentrating people, buildings, and …

Globally, efforts are underway to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and to
adapt to climate change impacts at the local level. However, there is a poor understanding of …

Abstract The Paris Agreement aims to limit global mean temperature rise this century to well
below 2° C above pre-industrial levels. This target has wide-ranging implications for Europe …

Background There is a growing body of literature that examines the role of local
governments in addressing climate change vis-à-vis mitigation and adaptation. Although it …

Local governments are expected now more than ever to lead climate action planning as
climate change intensifies and urbanization increases rapidly. However, studies indicate …

Academic attention to local climate policy usually focuses on large-sized cities. Given the
climate challenges ahead this seems unjustified. Small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) …

Although Dutch cities were among the forerunners in local climate policy, a systematic
overview on climate mitigation and adaptation policy is still missing. This study aims to fill …

Cities across the globe recognise their role in climate mitigation and are acting to reduce
carbon emissions. Knowing whether cities set ambitious climate and energy targets is critical …

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 …