Conveners
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Role of Urban Planning in Climate Action
- Osman Balaban (Middle East Technical University)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Ecosysystems and Ecosystem Services for Climate Action
- Osman Balaban (Middle East Technical University)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Justice, Inclusion and Diversity in Climate Action
- Osman Balaban (Middle East Technical University)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): GHG Emissions and Climate Mitigation in Cities
- Francesco Musco (Iuav University of Venice)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Policies and Strategies for Carbon Neutrality
- Osman Balaban (Middle East Technical University)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Climate Justice and Just Transition
- Ethemcan Turhan (University of Groningen)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Enabling Stakeholder Participation for Better Governance
- Xiaolin Lao (University College Dublin)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Climate Adaptation in Coastal Regions
- Francesco Musco (Iuav University of Venice)
T_05 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE (A): Air Quality and Heat Stress
- Francesco Musco (Iuav University of Venice)
Carbon trading markets aim to balance greenhouse gas emissions of the countries by channeling climate finance from developed countries to developing ones by helping them mitigate climate change impacts and promote sustainable development. Carbon offsetting was introduced by the Kyoto Protocol, later expanded through market forces and United Nationsโ initiatives in a multi-layered structure...
Mountain areas represent a key domain where scientific literature recognizes emerging cultural and settlement trends that attribute centrality to mountains as privileged sites for experimenting with alternative lifestyles, in contrast to those commonly characterizing lowland urban contexts (Dematteis, 2020). Moreover, at the European level, mountains have been acknowledged for their economic,...
Climate change and urban planning exhibit a strong interplay. Achieving sustainability goals critically depends on the integration of climate action plans developed at both national and local scales into spatial plans. Having become a party to the Kyoto Protocol (2009) and the Paris Agreement (2021), Tรผrkiye has maintained its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, in line with...
Over the past decades, cities have faced increasing environmental, social, and economic challenges, which are complex to resolve not only due to its complexity but also because of the intricate chain of causes and consequences among phenomena (Hardoy and Ruete, 2013). Additionally, the adaptation of densely populated urban areas with consolidated urban fabric poses significant constraints for...
The planetary crisis, driven by the accelerating impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, places coastal areas at the forefront of a global challenge. These transitional spaces between land and sea are home to a significant proportion of the worldโs population, rich cultural heritage, and essential ecosystems. Yet, they face escalating pressures from hazards such as sea-level...
Climate adaptation is becoming increasingly critical in urban spatial planning as extreme weather events necessitate climate-adaptive measures. Effective planning relies on climate information to provide insight in potential climate impacts and/or the effectiveness of proposed adaptive measures. Such information is often provided by โclimate services,โ such as maps or decision support tools,...
In the context of the increasingly severe global environmental crisis, where the urban heat island effect is seriously eroding the ecological health of cities and threatening human well-being, it is extremely urgent to deeply explore the cooling mechanism of urban green spaces. (Farshid, 2019; Lin, 2021). Urban green spaces are crucial for alleviating urban overheating and play a vital role in...
Cities are a major source of carbon emissions, and in a time of frequent extreme weather, how to realize sustainable urban development through emission reduction and sink enhancement has a bearing on the fate of mankind globally. Urban blue-green infrastructures have outstanding carbon sink benefits and potentials and are the baseline ecological carriers for carbon sequestration and sink...
Landscape assessment tools are fundamental to the Environmental Assessment framework (EIA and SIA). They enable a comprehensive evaluation of aesthetic, cultural, and ecological dimensions during the planning and implementation of plans and projects (Geneletti, 2011). The recent adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), a crucial regulatory measure aimed at reversing ecosystem degradation...
The growing recognition of the value of nature in addressing current environmental challenges calls for widespread consideration in spatial planning and decision-making processes. Of the many ecosystem services (ES) that nature can provide, some can directly influence the reduction of extreme events severity and, therefore, help adaptation to the impacts of climate change, particularly in...
Up until recently, significant studies have been published on the living conditions of migrants in Greece, notably in state-run camps (Tazzioli 2024), rented apartments from UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) programs (Kourachanis, 2022) and self-managed housing squats (Tsavdaroglou and Kaika 2022). However, the issue of energy in relation to migrantsโ housing appears to...
Increasing climate impacts motivate migration across the globe (United Nations Network on Migration 2024). Although climate-induced migration is projected to impact US communities, literature on the numbers, locational choices of the movers, and implications for receiving communities is scarce. This study, focuses on recent population mobility towards rural areas in Northeast (NE) Region in...
Rural coastal communities are highly dependent on natural resources, making them particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This is especially evident in the Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA), a hotspot for accelerated climate impacts, including rising sea levels, coastal and inland flooding, and groundwater salinization. These environmental pressures threaten local agriculture,...
The global climate crisis exacerbates local environmental challenges, such as human losses, negative health impacts, and loss of biodiversity. Cities in particular are highly prone to the negative impacts of a warmer climate. While cities are highly attractive to individuals, they lack of green and blue spaces, and often have high levels of social vulnerability. In response to these...
Climate change and urbanization are intensifying heat stress risks, threatening public health and liveability (Bรถcker & Thorsson, 2014; Ebi et al., 2021; IPCC, 2022). Rising temperatures disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including those with limited mobility, low incomes, or health conditions (Ellena, Breil, & Soriani, 2020; Gronlund, 2014; Reid et al., 2009; Voelkel et al.,...
Promoting gender equality and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy are two pivotal components of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the United Nations. Specifically, SDG7 calls for reducing dependence on biomass materials (carbon-based fuel like wood, leaves, straw, cow dung, coal, etc.) as the main source of cooking fuel. Energy poverty is considered...
Urban forms change as a result of economic growth and transformations aimed at maximizing economic and social benefits. In this context, the role and importance of cities that incorporate the concept of sustainable development as practical solutions to enhance the social and physical value of regions have been emphasized. As interest in sustainable and carbon-neutral cities grows due to the...
The domestic use of natural gas for heating is the prevalent option in the Netherlands. However, heat pumps will be mandatory in most Dutch households by 2026. Therefore, insights are needed in how citizens perceive this technology, by taking into account various societal, technological, economic, environmental, and political aspects. Our research offers a systematic investigation of the...
Global warming has become one of the major challenges facing the world today, and the effective control of carbon emissions as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions is particularly critical.As a major country in charge, the Chinese government proposed at the 75th United Nations General Assembly that carbon dioxide emissions should aim to peak by 2030 and strive to achieve carbon...
As the global community intensifies efforts to mitigate climate change, the role of urban areas in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become increasingly critical. This paper explores the potential of university campuses to serve as decentralized energy systems that contribute to GHG reduction. Campuses, with their diverse energy demands and capacity for innovation, present unique...
In today's world, the rapidly increasing urban population and the corresponding rise in energy demand have made optimizing energy consumption in buildings a critical issue for urban planners and policymakers. Traditional energy consumption prediction models typically focus on static building features and environmental factors, yet they may not fully capture the influence of population density...
As cities increasingly commit to achieving carbon neutrality, they engage in greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to measure their emissions. These inventories are typically guided by international frameworks, such as the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC), and primarily rely on production-based accounting (PBCA). This approach focuses on emissions...
In this study, a methodological approach that aims to implement climate neutrality through spatial planning policies is defined and applied. The measure of carbon sequestration (CS) is taken as a reference to estimate the status and evolutionary dynamics of this phenomenon, analyzed and evaluated as associated with the supply of certain types of ecosystem services (ESs), in relation to the...
Research Background
Urban and regional carbon neutrality is fundamentally a sustainability issue (Park, 2023). Carbon neutrality cannot be deemed successful if it results in economic decline or diminished social equity. Fossil fuel-based energy systems are inherently incompatible with growth models that promote sustainable development. Consequently, considerable attention has been devoted to...
The transition to a climate-neutral building stock by 2045 is a pressing objective for the architectural and construction sectors. This research examines the decision-making processes surrounding the renovation, roof extension, and potential demolition of post-war residential buildings in Germany, with a focus on the architectโs role in integrating environmental and climate considerations into...
The dual challenges of climate change and environmental degradation place immense pressure on urban environments, making it critical to integrate carbon-neutral strategies into the early stages of planning and design. This study focuses on campus renewal, using the Xiโan East Station Hub Core Area as a pilot to explore innovative approaches for low-carbon, climate-resilient urban design. By...
Transformative change of the local urban energy system towards renewable energy consumption and energy efficiency is needed to diminish urban GHG emissions and pave the way towards climate-neutral cities. To secure carbon neutrality in cities, neighbourhoods offer critical sites for local action for climate mitigation and decarbonisation policies. An emerging body of literature on...
The transition to clean energy systems is key to meeting carbon neutralisation targets. Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) emerged to promote local energy autonomy and flexibility. PEDs present an energy transition roadmap multifaceted with social, spatial, and technical aspects. Social aspects include the identification of stakeholders and initiating community collaboration. Establishing energy...
This study addresses the critical need to balance economic development with environmental sustainability, focusing on the coordination between capital flows and carbon emissions in the economically developed Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region from the perspective of environmental justice. By investigating the coupling mechanisms between resource allocation and carbon emissions, the research...
High-tech development zones (HTDZs) play a critical role in driving economic growth and technological innovation, but their rapid development also poses significant challenges to regional carbon emissions. This study focuses on 168 HTDZs in China, aiming to explore the dynamic relationship between the expansion of development scales and regional carbon emissions. The research seeks to address...
This paper revisits the class question in the context of socio-ecological transformations. More specifically, it examines how socio-spatial analysis understood as a method can better respond to both social and ecological conditions. Socio-spatial methods have been widely applied in the redesign of public spaces. They are often used as a basis for competitions, planning processes, and...
The way in which urban planning deals with the question of land in Mumbai is invariably tied to how it imagines urban waterโin its various forms and flowsโin relation to land. In a city where land-use planning is dominated by real estate imperatives, the everyday life of Mumbaiโs inhabitants is caught in the struggle to anticipate and adapt to how water will flow and flood the city, altering...
Cities stand at the frontline of the climate crisis, and are set to transform every aspect of urban life โ from sustainable mobility and energy systems to food security, water management, and inclusive housing. As places of both vulnerability and innovation, they offer great potential for redefining urban living by implementing bold, forward-looking solutions. Among them, housing has emerged...
How can the spontaneous renaturation of brownfields contribute to sustainable urban regeneration while integrating ecological, social, and economic objectives? The study examines the potential of spontaneous renaturation in brownfields, with the purpose of valorising the ecological regeneration methodology.
The rapid deindustrialisation of the 20th century left behind a vast number of...
Adapting urban planning practices to mitigate and respond to the impacts of climate change is an urgent global challenge. In Finland, urban typologies and planning practices significantly influence the amount and structure of residential greenery (Leppรคnen et al., 2024). For instance, single-family housing areas, which dominate urban land use in many Finnish regions, present unique...
Urban green infrastructure (UGI) is widely recognised as an effective tool to address pressing environmental challenges. Successful UGI implementation depends on effective collaboration between city administrations and civil society, fostering democratic decision-making, aligning grassroots initiatives with municipal strategies, improving resource distribution, and ensuring more...
Mega projects, including large-scale industrial zones, bridges, airports, and transportation infrastructure, represent significant investments that profoundly alter land use patterns and pose substantial risks to ecosystems. Within the context of the United Nationsโ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing "life on land" and "climate action," the social and environmental...
Addressing climate governance in Brazil presents a significant challenge due to institutional and political barriers that hinder the implementation of adaptation projects. These challenges include a lack of institutional capacity at the local level and difficulties in integrating sectoral policies. In the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area (RJMA), which comprises 22 municipalities, only two have...
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing humanity on a global scale. Addressing environmental degradation and sustainability challenges requires not only the efforts of governments and large corporations but also the active participation of individuals and communities in developing innovative solutions. This paper presents findings from GreenHack, a student hackathon...
The ongoing impacts of climate change have led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods, which pose significant threats to local communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. In response to these challenges, this research examines flood risk awareness among residents and evaluates the effectiveness of authoritiesโ actions during flood crises....
โClimate gentrificationโ is the new turn of phrase used to highlight the disproportionate impacts of climate change on low-income populations of color. Sea level rise threatens to dramatically reshape life on the Florida coast. As waters breach the tops of sea walls and bubble up from below, they erode the risk tolerance of wealthier residents to remain on the coast as inundation becomes more...
Sea level rise and the increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as storms and related storm surges, driven by climatic change, will increase such risks to coastal populations (IPCC, 2022). In the UK alone 82,000 properties are at risk of loss by the end of the century, with 2,200 of those by 2040 according to the UKโs latest climate change risk assessment. There are...
For thousands of years, coastal areas have been shaped and their resources effectively utilized by humans. Today, coastal areas face demands for industrial, commercial, and recreational use (Kay & Alder, 1999; Akyarlฤฑ, 2002). The processes of coastal areas have been shaped by different management approaches over time, with notable periodic differences evident in the coastal management...
In addressing the impacts and consequences of climate change, there is often a socio-political narrativeโparticularly at the local levelโthat focuses on immediate responses and short-term futures. This narrative prioritizes the restoration or maintenance of the pre-event status quo, driven by the desires of affected populations and economic stakeholders, as well as the alignment with political...
Climate change impacts such as rising sea levels and the increasing intensity of storms and cyclones pose growing risks to Australiaโs lifestyle, environment, and economy. Queensland is one of the most vulnerable states to the coastal climate change impacts in Australia with the highest number of residential and light industrial buildings and the greatest value of existing road infrastructure...
This contribution explores innovative planning strategies, still largely underexplored in the Mediterranean context, aimed at rebalancing and rethinking the interactions between anthropic systems and ecological processes along the coastline. The Mediterranean coast presents a complex composition of diverse coastal typologies, characterized by varying degrees of human occupation and a wide...
Children are among the most affected yet least involved groups in urban flood resilience planning, particularly in coastal areas facing increasing risks due to climate change. In Indonesia, cities like Semarang, Jakarta, Demak, and Pekalongan are at the forefront of these challenges. Many children in these areas live in informal settlements where frequent flooding disrupts their daily lives....
As cities continue to face the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, understanding the spatial variability of urban air quality is essential for fostering sustainable and resilient development. Air pollution, a critical determinant of public health and environmental well-being, is especially problematic in high-density urban environments where complex interactions between...
Past studies have raised concerns about the vulnerability of children to air pollution because of the characteristics of the places where they live and go to school (Chaix et al., 2006; Kรถnig, 2024; Lim et al., 2017). Alongside these concerns, the past few decades have witnessed a substantial amount of research aimed at (i) understanding the factors associated with outdoor air pollution in...
As large cities grow in size and density, they come under increasing pressure for space. Many under-viaducts spaces (UVSs) are being converted into open-air sports fields, but such spaces can cause air and noise problems for people playing sports. There is a lack of research on the pollution of the UVS. In order to finely analyse the environmental pollution in the UVS, the article takes an...
Background
Amidst intensifying climate change, urban regions around the globe are experiencing more frequent and severe extreme weather events. In particular, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves have risen substantially, with the urban heat island effect further exacerbating extreme heat conditions. This escalation contributes to increasing mortality and morbidity, creating a major...
The intensifying global warming, coupled with urban heat island phenomena, have brought a wide range of health issues related to humid heat exposure, particularly in densely populated urban areas of tropical and subtropical regions (Zhang et al., 2023). Our prior research has demonstrated that humid heat exposure significantly jeopardizes adolescentsโ sleep health, with wet bulb temperatures...
The multiple impacts of climate change, such as floods, heavy rainfall, and heat waves, pose major challenges to cities and their inhabitants. In order to protect urban residents from these threats implementing targeted adaptation measures is essential especially in particularly affected areas and for vulnerable groups. In this context, assessing heat-related health risks is extremely...
Biophilia refers to the innate connection and intrinsic tendency of humans toward nature. While biophilia has been a focus of scientists and design communities for several decades, it is a concept that has been intuitively recognized by humanity since its existence. The integration of biophilia into urban design, known as biophilic urbanism, prioritizes nature and the human-nature interaction...
Meryem CAฤIล, Doรง. Dr. Nilgรผn รolpan ERKAN*
* Graduate Student, Yฤฑldฤฑz Technical Universit, Department of City and Regional Planning
cagismeryem@gmail.com, 05452899179, ORCID. 0000-0002-7581-7774
** Assoc. Dr. Thesis Advisor, Yฤฑldฤฑz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning
nilerkan@yildiz.edu.tr, 05322732603, ORCID....
