Climate induced risks such as rising sea levels, tropical cyclones, heavy precipitation events and extreme weather conditions can disrupt the basic fabric and functioning of cities with widespread reverberations for the physical infrastructure, economy and society of cities.
In this issue of Urban World:

• How China is tackling the threat of climate change
• India pioneers solar projects in city of Thane
• Why local governments must drive action on global warming
• Can compact planning help the urban poor?