Cities and Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation (I, II and III)

Investigate the relationship between international cities and the effects of climate change through the expertise of urban leaders, practitioners, and academics and through peer-based discussion, applying knowledge to develop mitigation and adaptation strategies for resilient, case study cities.

Syllabus

Gain a deeper understanding of fundamental theories of governance and planning impacting urban climate mitigation and adaptation
Comprehend the relationships between multi-level governance and multi-level climate risk assessment
Improve understanding of the operation of actors and systems involved in structuring policy and urban planning in response to climate change
Articulate and advocate for the best practices in climate mitigation and adaptation planning in local urban contexts