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Introduction to climate resilient cities and the law

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the topic of climate change and cities and summarizes the findings of the other chapters of the book.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication Urban climate resilience
Subtitle of host publicationThe role of law
EditorsAngela van der Berg, Jonathan Verschuuren
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Chapter1
Pages1-19
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)978 1 80392 250 8
ISBN (Print)978 1 80392 249 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2022

Publication series

NameElgar Studies in Climate Law
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • climate change law
  • resilience
  • cities
  • planning law
  • adaptation
  • heat island effect
  • flood prevention

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