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… is essential to avoid human and economic losses. As the proportion of urban residents in the world grows, cities have also become increasingly … University in Uganda. Dr. Debra Roberts, Deputy Head of Environmental Planning and Climate Protection and host of the climate negotiations … for climate change and has integrated concerns over slow-onset disasters, food security, and water resource constraints into short- and …

… and constraints are there to climate resilient development in urban settings? What is good practice when it comes to managing climate … industry and service department of my institution (CSIR-STEPRI) is planning a socio-economic and environmental impacts study of mining … adaptation in mountain environments; climate change and cities; urban environmental governance; Brazil’s ethanol programme; and …

… cities are susceptible to climate-induced rapid and slow-onset disasters, like cyclonic storms, floods and sea-level rise, all while … Urban …

… And many have limited resources or to deal with climate-related disasters. How can these communities cope and better adapt to climate … to Climate Change , where they will share knowledge and experience in planning and practicing adaptation at different levels. We asked IIED … some instances they will be rural communities, in others they will be urban. Still others may be more structured communities such as a town or …