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Environment and Urbanization, Vol. 19, No. 1, 39-64 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0956247807076725
© 2007 International Institute for Environment and Development

The vulnerability of global cities to climate hazards

Alex De Sherbinin

CIESIN, Columbia University, PO Box 1000, Palisades, NY 10964, USA, adesherbinin{at}ciesin.columbia.edu

Andrew Schiller

Graduate School of Geography, Clark University,

Alex Pulsipher

Clark University

This paper examines the vulnerabilities of three global coastal cities — Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai — to climate hazards. The paper highlights system characteristics that, in unique combinations, create place-based vulnerabilities to climate hazards. It describes these vulnerabilities then discusses the implications of the results for city planners and managers. A concluding section assesses some of the political obstacles to better disaster preparedness.

Key Words: climate change • climate change vulnerability • climate variability • natural disasters • megacities • urban poverty • urban planning


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