Society, Arts & Culture

NEW JOURNAL ARTICLE: Research that Evaluates Distributive Justice Actions in Cities' Adaptation Planning

An evaluation of US cities’ efforts to further distributive justice in climate adaptation planning

Cities are increasingly pursuing sustainability efforts to create inclusive, safe, and climate resilient places. However, there is evidence that emerging climate adaptation actions in cities—whether intentionally or unintentionally—are contributing to widening socioeconomic inequalities. Scholars of climate urbanism have responded to this challenge by calling for efforts to tackle underlying injustices.