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Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China

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  • Chun Li

    (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Huihui Yang

    (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Qiang Yao

    (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Na An

    (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Haixing Meng

    (Shanghai Academy of Urban Regeneration & Sustainable Development, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China)

Abstract

Climate change and urbanization intersect with escalating danger. Urban areas significantly contribute to climate change, which, in turn, poses severe threats to urban settings. The frequency and intensity of extreme events, like flooding and heat, are rising, with the need to enhance urban climate resilience (UCR) becoming more immediate. Scholarship tends to underrepresent general climate resilience in favor of specific hazards. This research seeks to contribute to the literature by exploring the case of Shanghai, China, discovering the mechanisms and characteristics of UCR governance, and examining how these outcomes are formed from a comparative gesture. The findings indicate that in Shanghai, 36.8% and 26.8% of climate resilience governance strategies are reflected in regional management and infrastructure construction led by the Water Affairs Bureau and the Meteorological Bureau. Furthermore, 30.6% of the strategies relate to the Water Affairs Bureau, showcasing a robust and integrated flood response. Meanwhile, 15.7% involve the Meteorological Bureau, boosting responses to high temperatures with better monitoring and early warning for increased flexibility and efficiency. Distinct governance processes for floods and extreme heat mirror these hazards’ inherent characteristics and societal perceptions. With strong government willingness and support, Shanghai has rapidly enhanced its flood resilience capabilities within a brief timeframe. Conversely, addressing the emerging risk of extreme heat is still in the early stages of evaluation, due to the lack of a clear disaster-bearing system and identified responsible agents. This research suggests that the future of climate resilience governance in Shanghai may emphasize identifying the characteristics of critical climate-related risks, expanding social autonomy through grassroots self-governance, procuring economic backing from the central government, and applying the tool of urban spatial planning.

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  • Chun Li & Huihui Yang & Qiang Yao & Na An & Haixing Meng, 2024. "Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-21, March.
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