THE CLIMATE CITY PROVIDES PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND
CONSULTING WITH SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF URBAN LIFE
UNDER THE CHANGING CLIMATE _The Climate City _provides cutting-edge
approaches for developing resilient solutions to combat the effects of
climate change in cities throughout the world. Linking finance and
technology to policy and innovation, this highly practical resource
outlines a global framework for mitigating and adapting to climate
change and for effectively planning and delivering a low-carbon
future. This book addresses how cities can work effectively with each
other to drive change, the importance of strong leadership and
international cooperation, the role of innovative finance and
technology to identify new economic opportunities, and more.
Throughout the book, the authors address future trends such as the
changing streetscape, connected infrastructure and eMobility, and
autonomous vehicles, drones, and other emerging technologies. Designed
to help all stakeholders build a pathway to a less resource-intensive
future, _The Climate City:_
* Provides in-depth discussion of the technological, financial, and
practical aspects of tackling climate change in urban environments
* Demonstrates why the global economy needs to transition to a
low-carbon economy
* Describes the role of financial institutions and how they can
allocate capital more efficiently
* Explains why and how challenges and priorities are different in
the global north and south
* Illustrates how data can improve the ways cities use energy
resources and operate transportation systems
* Discusses how citizen action can drive a new, more meaningful way
of living in cities
* Features insights from political leaders such as the Mayor of
Copenhagen, the Mayor of Los Angeles and the former Mayor of London
and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
_The Climate City_ is essential reading for city planners, policy
makers, technologists, consultants, finance and business
professionals, and general readers wanting to improve the cities in
which they work and live.
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ISBN
9781119746317
Publisert
2022
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Vendor
Wiley-Blackwell
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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