Climate Change and Disaster Resilience : Challenges, Actions and Innovations in Urban Planning

Gonzalez, Joaquin Jay, III (EDT); Kemp, Roger L. (EDT); Roper, Alan R. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1476682437 / ISBN 13: 9781476682433

Published by McFarland, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Climate Change and Disaster Resilience : Challenges, Actions and Innovations in Urban Planning
• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476682437
• ISBN 13: 9781476682433
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Climate change and natural disasters have always been hot topics of discussion and debate from the living rooms of citizens to meetings to civil society organizations' candlelight vigils. The consensus from the scientific and academic community on the threat of climate change clashes with the lack of consensus from business and government leaders, while citizens question the scientific data on climate change and if it really affects their cities. Many cities have stepped up to provide united experience-backed testimonies explaining this threat and how climate change contributes to natural disasters, habitat destruction, and food shortage. This book brings together lucid essays and case studies from both scholars and individuals on the front lines who manage international collaborations, lead local communities, provide services for people impacted by disasters, and drive policy change that will lead to a sustainable future.

About the Authors

Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, Ph.D., is vice provost for global affairs as well as chair and professor of public administration at Golden Gate University. He founded GGU's law enforcement and security program and is a San Francisco advocate for the safety and security of Filipino American kids and their families.

Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science.

Alan R. Roper, Ed. D., is Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University, and Teaching and Learning Specialist Manager for the University of California, Los Angeles.