Climate action planning : a guide to creating low-carbon, resilient communities /

Climate change continues to impact our health and safety, the economy and natural systems. With climate-related protections and programs under attack at the federal level, it is critical for cities to address climate impacts locally. Every day there are new examples of cities approaching the challen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Boswell, Michael R. (Author), Greve, Adrienne I. (Author), Seale, Tammy L. (Author)
Other Authors:	Krispi, Eli (Contributor), Perkins, Dina
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : Island Press, [2019]
Subjects:	Climate change mitigation > Planning. Climate change mitigation > Government policy. Greenhouse gas mitigation > Planning. Greenhouse gas mitigation > Government policy. Carbon dioxide mitigation > Planning. Carbon dioxide mitigation > Government policy. City planning > Environmental aspects.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Climate Action Planning
Chapter 2. Creating a Framework for Community Action
Chapter 3. Community Engagement and Collaboration
Chapter 4. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting
Chapter 5. Strategies for Creating Low-Carbon Communities
Chapter 6. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Chapter 7. Strategies for Resilient Communities
Chapter 8. Pathways to Successful Implementation
Chapter 9. Communities Leading the Way
Chapter 10. Time to Take Action.