This paper provides conceptual and methodological guidelines for researchers seeking to
undertake an urban participatory climate change adaptation appraisal (PCCAA), illustrated …

In studies of climate change vulnerability, an important constraint relates to the uncertainty of
the climate projections that local governments need to estimate precisely the risks and …

Abstract Surrey, British Columbia, stands out in its efforts to go beyond the provincial
mandate on climate change mitigation and incorporate adaptation into strategic planning …

The persistent gap, termed the “adaptation deficit,” between the assumed ability of
communities to adapt to climate change and the on-the-ground evidence of their progress to …

In recent years, an increasing number of local governments are recognizing the impact of
climate change on different urban sectors. This has led many to pursue climate adaptation …

Purpose–This paper aims to present a new framework for climate change vulnerability,
impact and adaptation (VIA) assessment. Greater attention has been given in recent years to …

The South American (SA) region is particularly vulnerable to climate change and El Niño
Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events which threaten its economy and sustainable …

The persistent gap, termed the “adaptation deficit,” between the assumed ability of
communities to adapt to climate change and the on-the-ground evidence of their progress to …

This paper reflects on how the city of Manizales, Colombia, is incorporating climate change
adaptation into its plans, and how this can build on the foundations of the city's long …

Although urban areas in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are not major GHG
emitters, they play crucial, yet understudied roles in the climate change arena. They are not …