Mitigation and adaptation by the South and C40 cities

  • Xira Ruiz Campillo Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Keywords: Climate change, Mitigation, Adaptation, Cities, C40

Abstract

The article presents the climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives adopted by cities from the global South that are part of the transnational municipal network C40. The proposals are wide-ranging, with the largest number in the areas of energy, mobility, waste and urban planning. All of these areas have been promoted by the C40 as priority for climate action, showing the influence of this type of networks on global climate governance.

Author Biography

Xira Ruiz Campillo, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Profesora en el Departamento de Relaciones Internacionales e Historia Global de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología.

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Published
2021-12-13
How to Cite
Ruiz Campillo X. (2021). Mitigation and adaptation by the South and C40 cities. Revista Española de Desarrollo y Cooperación, 48, 59-83. https://doi.org/10.5209/redc.81177
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