Analytical Framework to Evaluate the Level of Integration of Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Cities

While being centres of social innovation and economic development, cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally. At the same time, cities are a key part of the solution, through emerging networks, peer to peer learning, technological innovation, and championing the implementation of solutions for tackling climate change. 

This paper evaluates the level of integration of climate mitigation and adaptation in cities’ local climate action plans and explores the different types of mitigation—adaptation interrelationships. It comprehensively evaluates nine adaptation and mitigation plans and presents a framework, which identifies the following sectors as avenues for synergy (or co-benefits): urban greening, urban agriculture, and water management.