{"title":"Ahmad Garba Khaleel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAhmad Garba Khaleel’s works explore the vital intersections of urban development, climate action, and sustainability. Readers will find insightful discussions on financing mechanisms and strategic approaches to fostering climate neutrality and resilience within cities, making these books a valuable resource in environmental and urban studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Khaleel’s writing offers informed perspectives on managing urban transitions in the context of global climate challenges. His works serve as a thoughtful guide for professionals, students, and policymakers engaged in sustainable urban planning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"financing-urban-transitions-to-climate-neutrality-and-increased-resilience-in-cities-by-peter-b-meyer-9781009589154","title":"Financing Urban Transitions to Climate Neutrality and Increased Resilience in Cities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile global financial capital is abundant, it flows into corporate investments and real estate rather than climate change actions in cities. Political will and public pressure are crucial to redirecting funds. Studies of economic impacts underestimate the costs of climate disasters, especially in cities, so they undermine political commitments while understating potential climate-related returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shift of corporate approaches towards incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts offers promise for private-sector climate investments but are recently contested. Institutional barriers remain at all levels, particularly in African cities. Since the Global North controls the world's financial markets, new means of increasing funding for the Global South are needed, especially for adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInnovative financial instruments and targeted use of environmental insurance tools can upgrade underdeveloped markets and align urban climate finance with ESG frameworks. 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