Chapter 5: - Mapping the Solution Space for Climate Action: The Role of Urban Planning and Design

Besides underscoring Alliance in 2020 found that NUPs contributed to advancing the Paris the necessity of climate action at all levels, from the national to the Agreement’s commitments in over half of the Member States (53 per local, these call for the integration of climate adaptation and mitigation cent).8 The Global State of National Urban Policy 2021 points to an strategies within urban planni. [...] In the face of rapid urbanization and escalating climate change, the global providing mechanisms for monitoring, reporting and evaluating the community, led by the United Nations, has been at the forefront of effectiveness of urban climate action initiatives to track progress, advocating for coordinated efforts to mitigate GHG emissions and foster identify gaps, and adjust policies and programs a. [...] Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems and human settlements, these Both NDCs and NUPs encompass sectoral and integrated strategies approaches should also consider the interaction of urban and rural areas and serve as roadmaps for countries to mitigate and adapt to climate to ensure mutually beneficial climate resilience outcomes.10 change. [...] Moreover, the building materials, orientation and the location, size and placement of the stained glass (qamariya) and Ecosystem-based wood covered windows (mashrabiyyah) provide natural light adaptation (EbA) and and passive cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. [...] Evidence shows that perseverance in inclusive governance and citizen participation in climate action ultimately enhances the legitimacy and In discussing the present challenges and future opportunities in planning effectiveness of climate action initiatives in the longterm.213 Also, for climate resilience, this chapter underscores the imperative for leveraging the power of civil society organizati.