Vulnerability is an emerging concept for climate science and policy. Over the past decade,
efforts to assess vulnerability to climate change triggered a process of theory development …

Planned adaptation to climate change denotes actions undertaken to reduce the risks and
capitalize on the opportunities associated with global climate change. This paper …

With cities facing climate change, climate adaptation is necessary to reduce risks such as
heat stress and flooding and maintain the goals of sustainable urban development. In …

This paper analyzes barriers and opportunities for effective adaptation planning in cities. In
particular, we focus on the preparation and adoption of adaptation strategies and action …

The impacts of climate change are expected to create numerous challenges for cities. This
report synthesizes key points raised in a series of discussions among “adaptation leaders” …

Purpose–Implementation of a sustainability paradigm demands new choices and innovative
ways of thinking. The main objective of this paper is to provide a meaningful sustainability …

Climate change is causing serious damage to natural and social systems, as well as having
an impact on human health. Among the direct effects of climate change is the rise in global …

Environmental health indicators are helpful for tracking and communicating complex health
trends, informing science and policy decisions, and evaluating public health actions. When …

Abstract Although Integrated Environmental Health Monitoring (IEHM) is considered an
essential tool to better understand complex environmental health issues, there is no …

Climate change adaptation assessments aim at assisting policy-makers in reducing the
health risks associated with climate change and variability. This paper identifies key …