Urban planning and IPCC-like city assessments integration for climate-resilient cities

Xinyue Ye, Tan Yigitcanlar, Yangyang Xu, Monique Head, Yun Hang, Tom Sanchez, Wenjing Gong and Dev Niyogi

Environment and Planning B, 2025, vol. 52, issue 7, 1549-1556

Abstract: The rapidly intensifying effects of climate change on urban settlements demand that cities move to the forefront of resilience planning. Climate extremes, from heatwaves to flooding, are increasingly testing the adaptability limits of urban systems and the vulnerability of their populations. Recognizing the unique position of cities, the IPCC’s seventh assessment cycle has prioritized urban areas in its upcoming Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. The IPCC report underscores the potential of cities to act as agents of climate adaptation and provides a framework for cities to build climate-resilient systems. Cities are positioned to pioneer practical, integrative solutions that blend climate sciences with urban planning, establishing frameworks that align economic growth, health equity, environmental sustainability, social justice, and effective governance. This opinion piece explores how cities, by positioning themselves as hubs for innovation, policy reform, and community collaboration, can transform climate vulnerabilities into opportunities for community resilience and sustainability, especially by becoming more-than-human cities, setting examples on the global stage.

Keywords: Urban planning; climate resilience; social justice; sustainable development goals; IPCC (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/23998083251330940

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