In this review, we take stock of the last decade of research on climate change governance in
urban areas since the 2009 conference in Copenhagen. Using a systematic evaluation of …

This paper aims at drawing attention to the deficiencies of urban heat island (UHI) mitigation
strategies and urban climate maps (UCMs) towards practical implementations and efficient …

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 …

Reduction of carbon emissions and climate-resilience in cities are becoming important
objectives to be achieved in order to ensure sustainable urban development pathways …

Cities are recognised as key players in global adaptation and mitigation efforts because the
majority of people live in cities. However, in Europe, which is highly urbanized and one of …

Abstract The interaction between Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects and air pollution in urban
areas significantly impacts both the well-being of inhabitants and the delicate balance of …

Why are men, like other primate males, usually the aggressors and risk takers? Why do
women typically have fewer sexual partners? In Why Sex Matters, Bobbi Low ranges from …

Sustainability transitions aim to comprehensively address key challenges of today's
societies through harmonizing ecological integrity and social viability. During the last …

Subsidies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy have been widely adopted.
We study the California Solar Initiative and find upfront rebates have a large effect on …

Research on urban climate action has identified a broad range of potential factors
explaining why and how local governments decide to tackle climate change. However …