Introduction: Managing Climate Change Challenges in Cities

Andreas Pattar ()
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Andreas Pattar: Kehl University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration

A chapter in The Future of African-European Relations, 2025, pp 337-341 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The chapter explores strategies for adapting to and mitigating climate change, focusing on Africa and Europe. As global warming, driven by human-made emissions, accelerates, the urgency of achieving net-zero emissions increases. Although efforts to limit global warming continue, temperatures are expected to rise more than 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Africa is particularly vulnerable, requiring tailored adaptation measures. This introduction summarizes the contributions to the chapter, including case studies from South Africa (Okwudili), Germany (Öztürk), and a Tanzania-Germany cooperation (Gewiese). These examples—covering South Africa’s national strategies, Germany’s heat action plans, and a successful Tanzanian-German municipal partnership—offer practical solutions and highlight the potential for global cooperation in addressing climate challenges and promoting sustainable development.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-85810-9_30

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