There is a growing, although still far from comprehensive, literature within China on the impacts of climate change in urban areas; also an evolving policy framework at national level to address these concerns and an increased interest in climate change adaptation from many local governments. This paper summarizes the urban risks and vulnerabilities highlighted by the literature, and reviews central and local government responses.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/governing-urban-climate-change-adaptation-china
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[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/environment-urbanization
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