The vulnerability of global cities to climate hazards

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Journal Article
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2007
Authors: 
de Sherbinin, A.; Schiller, A.; Pulsipher, A.
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Journal Title: 
Environment and Urbanization
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Apr
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19
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1
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39-64
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0956-2478
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ISI:000246409000003
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Key Words: 
climate change; climate change vulnerability; climate variability; natural disasters; megacities; urban poverty; urban planning;
Abstract: 

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.

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<Go to ISI>://000246409000003
DOI: 
Doi 10.1177/0956247807076725