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Adaptation to climate change is necessary all over the world

Climate Risk Management in Urban Environment – Strategies to enhance social adaptation and resilience. Adaptation to climate change is necessary all over the world Urbanization is a global phenomenon -> special problems Climate-related r isks need to be taken into account in urban policy

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Adaptation to climate change is necessary all over the world

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  1. Climate Risk Management in Urban Environment – Strategies to enhance social adaptation and resilience • Adaptation to climate change is necessary all over the world • Urbanization is a global phenomenon -> special problems • Climate-related risks need to be taken into account in urban policy • International organizations (e.g. World Bank, IMF, UN) have programs and recommendations – How they are taken into account at local level? • Comparative study of metropolises (developing, industrial or both?) The idea is to.. 1) generate scientific knowledge on risk management and adaptation methods of cities; 2) understand the impacts of climate change to cities and its inhabitants; 3) explore social responses to mitigate and adapt to CC in city level; 4) enhance the resilience of social systems; 5) contribute sustainable urbanization HEPO/Moderns 15.3.2011 Suvi Huikuri

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