Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights
While climate resilience is a growing priority in urban planning, limited attention has been given to the procedural and governance mechanisms needed to effectively integrate resilience into policy development. This study presents a comprehensive policy analysis aimed at enhancing climate resilience...
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| description | While climate resilience is a growing priority in urban planning, limited attention has been given to the procedural and governance mechanisms needed to effectively integrate resilience into policy development. This study presents a comprehensive policy analysis aimed at enhancing climate resilience, using the city of Kamloops, Canada, as a case study. A policy evaluation framework was developed, encompassing four dimensions and 20 indicators, to assess 11 policies and bylaws in Kamloops. The evaluation yielded a moderate score of 0.559 out of 1, revealing both existing strengths and critical gaps in the city’s climate resilience strategies. Key challenges identified include policy inflexibility, the absence of clear climate adaptation goals, insufficient emphasis on education and research, the lack of long-term projections and risk assessments, and implementation gaps such as unclear timelines, responsibilities, and funding mechanisms. To validate these findings, interviews with city staff from multiple departments provided further insights into governance barriers and opportunities for policy enhancement. Beyond Kamloops, this study offers a scalable and adaptable framework for cities worldwide seeking to integrate resilience into their urban planning policies. By addressing governance and procedural challenges, cities can strengthen their capacity to mitigate climate risks, enhance sustainability, and build long-term urban resilience. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5731dbaa439b4d7db6648d5e453742d22025-08-20T03:13:55ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-04-0114489010.3390/land14040890Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study InsightsShiyao Zhu0Haibo Feng1School of Transportation and Civil Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 22601, ChinaSustainable Built Environment Lab, Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, CanadaWhile climate resilience is a growing priority in urban planning, limited attention has been given to the procedural and governance mechanisms needed to effectively integrate resilience into policy development. This study presents a comprehensive policy analysis aimed at enhancing climate resilience, using the city of Kamloops, Canada, as a case study. A policy evaluation framework was developed, encompassing four dimensions and 20 indicators, to assess 11 policies and bylaws in Kamloops. The evaluation yielded a moderate score of 0.559 out of 1, revealing both existing strengths and critical gaps in the city’s climate resilience strategies. Key challenges identified include policy inflexibility, the absence of clear climate adaptation goals, insufficient emphasis on education and research, the lack of long-term projections and risk assessments, and implementation gaps such as unclear timelines, responsibilities, and funding mechanisms. To validate these findings, interviews with city staff from multiple departments provided further insights into governance barriers and opportunities for policy enhancement. Beyond Kamloops, this study offers a scalable and adaptable framework for cities worldwide seeking to integrate resilience into their urban planning policies. By addressing governance and procedural challenges, cities can strengthen their capacity to mitigate climate risks, enhance sustainability, and build long-term urban resilience.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/4/890urban resiliencepolicy development and implementationpolicy evaluation frameworkindigenous community |
| spellingShingle | Shiyao Zhu Haibo Feng Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights Land urban resilience policy development and implementation policy evaluation framework indigenous community |
| title | Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights |
| title_full | Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights |
| title_fullStr | Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights |
| title_short | Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Urban Policy: A Mixed-Method Framework with Case Study Insights |
| title_sort | strengthening climate resilience through urban policy a mixed method framework with case study insights |
| topic | urban resilience policy development and implementation policy evaluation framework indigenous community |
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