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Climate Urbanism: Towards a Critical Research Agenda
Climate Urbanism: Towards a Critical Research Agenda
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This book explores the relationship between cities and climate change, arguing that a new phase of urgency is upon us. It offers insights from leading scholars on the need to rethink and reorient urban life in response to climatic change, exploring the transformative potential of climate urbanism to challenge social and environmental injustices. It also examines current knowledge paradigms and the role of citizens and non-state actors in driving transformative action.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The relationship between cities and climate change is reaching a critical juncture, prompting a pressing need for a transformative shift in urban life. In this comprehensive book, a diverse array of esteemed scholars delve into the urgent requirement to reimagine and redirect urban existence in response to the escalating impacts of climate change. Spanning thirteen insightful contributions, the book is organized into four distinct sections. The first section delves into the concept of climate urbanism, exploring its key characteristics across various geographical locations and epistemological perspectives. The second section examines the transformative power of climate urbanism in addressing social and environmental inequalities within and between cities. The third section critically examines the prevailing knowledge paradigms in climate and urban science, shedding light on how they shape contemporary urban trajectories. The final section envisiones climate urbanism as a collective endeavor, emphasizing the role of citizens and non-state actors in driving transformative action. By consolidating discussions on climate urbanism, this book highlights both the opportunities and complexities inherent in urban environmental policy, offering a valuable framework for researchers and practitioners to navigate the urban challenges of a rapidly changing climate.
Weight: 366g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030533885
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020
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