The intersecting challenges of urbanization, growing inequality, climate and environmental
risk and economic sustainability require new modes of urban governance. Although the …

This study systematically reviews the scientific literature (n= 5 6) on cost-benefit analysis
(CBA) of adaptation measures in cities and similar urban environments. The review is …

The call for deliberate transformational adaptation (TA) has increased over the last decade.
However, a challenge many planners face is the lack of clarity on the norms and principles …

The growing recognition of the contribution of urban areas to adaptation and mitigation
strategies implemented in response to climate change has led to several policy initiatives …

This paper underscores the need for detailed data on health and disaster risks for sub-
Saharan African cities, particularly for their informal settlements. Systems that should …

• Transformative adaptation reorients urban climate actions around addressing entrenched
equity and climate justice challenges. It focuses on systemic changes to development …

Understanding the causality of vulnerability is difficult to do and consequently has received
insufficient attention. Root causes of vulnerability need to be understood and addressed to …

Urban areas of developing countries face increasing risks due to climate change. This paper
systematically identifies and examines research published between 2000 and 2017 that …

Effective adaptation assessment frameworks and metrics are essential for tracking and
assessing climate change adaptation actions and progress. If used properly, adaptation …

There is growing recognition of the importance of funding and financing arrangements to
enable climate change adaptation in cities. However, there has been little critical analysis …