This book aims to explore a science-based path to climate actions through planning and design interventions. It reports the latest outcomes (e.g., results, cases, schemes, and tools) by presenting a comprehensive framework for addressing climate change in (i) climate risk sssessment and analytical frameworks, (ii) nature-based and ecosystem-oriented planning approaches, (iii) design and technological innovations for climate adaptation, and (iv) governance, operational frameworks, and implementation pathways. The framework respects diverse application features and feasibility in a variety of geographical, social, economic, cultural, and morphological contexts.

Builds a science-based rule in methods, technologies, and tools Demonstrates the adoption of science-based results, cases, and schemes Shows planning and design solutions in different contexts globally

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Baojie He is a (Full) Professor of Urban Climate and Sustainable Built Environment with the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Chongqing University, China. He is currently leading the Centre for Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Cities with the focus on Heat-Resilient and Low-Carbon Urban Planning and Design. Baojie has published more than 250 peer-reviewed publications. Baojie has a SCOPUS H-index of 62 (Scopus). Baojie has been involved in several large research projects on urban climate and built environment in China and Australia. Baojie is the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Topic Editor-in-Chief of many reputable international journals. Baojie is the Most Cited Chinese Researcher (Elsevier), Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate), the Sustainability Young Investigator, the Green Talents Alumini (Germany) and so on. Baojie was ranked as one of the Top 2% Scientists by the Mendeley from 2020 onwards.

Ali Cheshmehzangi is an internationally recognized scholar in sustainable urbanism and urban resilience. He is Professor and Head of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at The University of Queensland, Australia. His research critically examines the intersection of urban planning, environmental change, and societal well-being under conditions of climate uncertainty and rapid urban transformation. He has authored and edited over 58 academic books and has published more than 650 papers, articles, book chapters, and reports, mostly in urban sustainability and resilient city research. His current research focuses on climate-resilient cities, urban healthsustainability integration, and AI-enabled urban systems. His work integrates theory, policy, and practice to advance regenerative, inclusive, and climate-positive urban transitions across global contexts.

Leila Mohaghegh Zahed is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Sharif Energy, Water and Environment Institute (SEWEI), Sharif University of Technology, and a Guest Postdoctoral Researcher at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria. Her research focuses on energy system optimization, climate resilience, and the energywaterclimate nexus. She develops integrated system-based and optimization models to support strategic planning for low-carbon, water-efficient, and climate-resilient energy transitions, particularly in resource-constrained environments. Her doctoral research developed a novel conceptual framework for integrated urban energy resilience, combining mitigation and adaptation strategies under climate uncertainty. She has contributed to national and international research initiatives and actively organizes academic workshops and conferences on energy systems and urban resilience. Her work bridges theory, policy, and practice through advanced systems analysis, digitalization, and decision-support modeling for resilient energy futures.

Misha Mittal is an urban strategist and sustainability advisor who has worked across the UAE, India, the UK, Africa and other emerging markets. Her work operates at the intersection of city strategy, climate resilience, and investment-oriented urban development, with a focus on translating complex urban challenges into scalable, value-driven solutions. In her role at Expo City Dubai, she has led engagements with political leaders, international governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector partners to shape future-ready urban systems and unlock new market opportunities. She is the founder of Hikmah Group, an independent advisory firm focused on unlocking new models of value creation for cities through collaboration, strategy, and systems thinking.

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Part I . Climate Risk Assessment and Analytical Frameworks.- Chapter 1. Science-based Urban Planning and Design Pathway to Climate Actions.- Chapter 2. Toward Integrating Urban Heat Vulnerability and Mitigation: Insights from a Review.- Chapter 3. Global Systematic Review of Biophilic Urban Methodologies: Gaps, Convergences, and Climate Risk Assessment Frameworks.- Chapter 4. From Data to Action: Using Multi-Hazard Maps to Shape Vanuatu's Disaster Strategy.- Part II. Nature-Based and Ecosystem-Oriented Planning Approaches.- Chapter 5. A Nature Preservation Approach for Integrated Land Use Planning: Linking Ecosystem Services and Vulnerability Modelling for Climate Adaptation.- Chapter 6. Nature-Based Solutions as Climate Adaptation Technologies: The Role of Urban Green Corridors and Open Spaces in Cities.- Chapter 7. Evolutionary Framework for Biophilic Methodologies: From Fragmented Approaches to Integrated Climate-Responsive Design Systems.- Part III. Design and Technological Innovations for Climate Adaptation.- Chapter 8. Seasonally Adaptive Urban Open Space Design: Enhancing Year-Round Usability and Climate Resilience.- Chapter 9. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Material Choices for Extreme Weather Events.- Chapter 10. Home technologies for a changing climate and society.- Part IV. Governance, Operational Frameworks, and Implementation Pathways.- Chapter 11. Innovative Methods for Climate-Resilient and Human-Centered Urban Futures.- Chapter 12. Port Cities and Cities with Ports: Strategies for Resilient Urban Infrastructure.- Chapter 13. An indicator framework for assessing the institutional aspect of Integrated Lake Basin Management with Collaborative Planning for managing water bodies in NCT Delhi.- Chapter 14. An operative framework to inform initiatives on urban heat islands.