A Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science

The Innovate4Cities Initiative

Cathy Oke, Benjamin Jance IV, Gian Carlo Delgado-Ramos, Debra C. Roberts, Nicola Tollin (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

2026
Palgrave Macmillan (Verlag)
978-981-95-6516-0 (ISBN)

Infos

This Open Access book explores the dynamic interface of urban practice, transformation, and cities and climate change science. Beginning with the landmark Edmonton 2018 Cities and Climate Change Science Conference and moving through the Innovate4Cities Conferences in 2021 and 2024, it shows how the Global Research and Action Agenda for Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA) has shaped global research and policy frameworks, facilitated collaboration across disciplines and sectors, and supported the exchange of knowledge and innovation between cities globally. Through practical case studies, the book highlights actionable solutions and scalable interventions already being implemented to address urban climate challenges. It provides a detailed record of how cities and climate change science have evolved, while synthesizing lessons learned into effective strategies. This dual approach offers both historical context and evidence-based pathways for practitioners and researchers working toward sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban development.

Autor

Cathy Oke is Director of Melbourne Centre for Cities, University of Melbourne, Advisor to Global Covenant of Mayors, and a lead author for IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Benjamin Jance IV is Director of Innovation, Research, & Impact at Global Covenant of Mayors Secretariat, focusing on urban climate action, multi-level governance, and cross-sector collaboration. Gian Carlo Delgado-Ramos is a researcher at National Autonomous University of Mexico's Institute of Geography, specializing in urban sustainability, climate change, and governance with multiple IPCC roles. Debra C. Roberts is a natural scientist with expertise in biodiversity planning, climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban sustainability at municipal and international levels including IPCC/UNFCCC. Nicola Tollin is Professor, Chairholder, and Coordinator of UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience, University of Southern Denmark, researching urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, and capacity building. Andrew Irvin is a cross-disciplinary researcher and creative practitioner with conservation and climate-resilient development experience across Oceania, currently University of Melbourne PhD Researcher. Marita Doak specializes in research translation and engagement on environmental policy and community-centered urban strategies, integrating creative industries and community organizations.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.5.2026
• Zusatzinfo: Approx. 175 p.
• Verlagsort: Singapore
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 148 x 210 mm
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• Schlagworte: Cities • cities and climate change • City Networks • climate change • climate change policy • IPCC • open access • Urban Design • Urban Development • urban planning • Urban Practice • urban studies
• ISBN-10: 981-95-6516-2 / 9819565162
• ISBN-13: 978-981-95-6516-0 / 9789819565160
• Zustand: Neuware