Why cities are part of the climate change problem and solution

Climate change is often seen as a global issue but over the past 20 years it has become a vital urban issue. At a Sydney Ideas event next Wednesday, Professor Harriet Bulkeley will explain why cities are both part of the cause and the solution to climate change. Climate change is often seen as a global issue, particularly in light of the US administration announcing its intent to withdraw from the Paris climate accord earlier this year. But major cities are a key part of both the problem and the solution to climate change, Professor Harriet Bulkeley from Durham University will argue at a University of Sydney event next Wednesday. Co-presented by the University's Sydney Environment Institute and School of Architecture, Design and Planning , Professor Bulkeley's address will explain why our cities are at the frontline of climate change risks. "Cities are hot-spots for carbon-intensive activities such as car travel and electricity use," Professor Bulkeley said. "However, they are also at the forefront of climate change risks.