Urban Climates in Latin America

Henríquez, Cristián; Romero, Hugo

This book describes the observation of urban climates in Latin-American and their relationships with urban sprawl, the economic emergence of Latin American countries, social segregation, urban ecology, disasters and resilience. The chapters include contributions dealing with urban heat islands, local climate zones, thermal comfort, air pollution, extreme climate index, green infrastructure, health issues and adaptions based on the socio-economic background of urban areas.

This book revises the role of urban planning and environmental governance, highlighting the singularities in climate adaptation policies in developing countries.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2019-03-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319970127

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-97013-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 409