Climate Change and Cities

• Forewords Anne Hidalgo, Eduardo Paes, James Nxumalo and Joan Clos; Preface; Summary for city leaders; Introduction: 1. Pathways to urban transformation; 2. Urban climate science; 3. Disasters and risk in cities; Part I. Cross-Cutting Themes: 4. Integrating mitigation and adaptation: opportunities and challenges; 5. Urban planning and design; 6. Equity, environmental justice, and urban climate change; 7. Economics, finance, and the private sector; Part II. Urban Ecosystems and Human Services: 8. Urban ecosystems and biodiversity; 9. Coastal zones in urban areas; 10. Urban health; 11. Housing and informal settlements; Part III. Urban Infrastructure Systems: 12. Energy transformation in cities; 13. Urban transportation; 14. Urban water systems; 15. Urban solid waste management; Part IV. Governance and Urban Futures: 16. Governance and policy.

'With the international community now galvanized to put the world on a climate safe pathway, the evidence is stacking up that cities have a key role to play. The second edition of the ARC3 report from the Urban Climate Change Research Network provides a critical knowledge base for global cities as they respond to climate change challenges and seize the economic opportunities of low carbon, climate resilient development. Leading mayors, through networks such as the C40, are learning from each other, exchanging ideas and thereby accelerating local action on the ground.' Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group