Global Progress Assessment
To develop state-of-the-knowledge assessments on climate change and cities.

  • Climate and Cities, First UCCRN Assessment Report50+ researchers from developed and developing-country cities (members of the
    Urban Climate Change Research Network)
  • State-of-the-knowledge needed for cities to address mitigation + adaptation
    Assesments focus on—urban climate risks, health, water and sanitation, energy,
    transportation, land use, and governance
  • Case studies
    Detailed accounts of how some cities address specific challenges of climate
    change mitigation and adaptation
  • Sector-specific recommendations for cities to learn and act locally
  • Continuing assessments and technical support after COP15

Source: Center for Climate Systems Research