This book deepens the understanding of the broader processes that shape and mediate the responses to climate change of poor urban households and communities in

Ending poverty and stabilizing climate change will be two unprecedented global achievements and two major steps toward sustainable development. But the two obje

The urban poor living in slums are at particularly high risk from the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. This study analyzes key issues affecting th

This is compounded by the lack of voice and influence that low income groups have in these official spheres.

Climate Change and Cities bridges science-to-action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in cities around the world.