Authors: Hurtado, S. De Gregorio; Advisor: -; Participants: - (2015)
Cities significantly contribute to climate change and at the same time have governance capacity to act efficiently in the fields of mitigation and adaptation. Their capacity is being increasingly recognized by international institutions and has been pointed out as crucial in the multi-level government scenario of the European Union (EU). Addressing the challenges of climate change at urban level is a complex issue which requires a holistic approach to strategic urban planning. Understanding why and how cities start action can help to identify the barriers they face when addressing climate change, and how national governments, regions and international bodies can support local authorit...
