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IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, WGII, Part on Human Settlements, Industry, and Infrastructure. Chapter 8: Urban Areas (2014)

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This chapters of the IPCC 5th Assessment Report focuses on ‘human settlements. It synthesizes the available scientific knowledge on the past and future impacts of climate change on urban areas, resulting vulnerabilities, and adaptation.

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Keywords

past and future impacts, synthesis of scientifid knowledge, urban areas

Climate impacts

Droughts, Extreme Temperatures, Flooding, Ice and Snow, Sea Level Rise, Storms, Water Scarcity

Elements

Adaptation Measures and Actions, Observations and Scenarios, Adaptation Plans and Strategies, Vulnerability Assessment

Sectors

Urban

Geographic characterisation

Global

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