{"title":"Reimund Schwarze","description":"\u003cp\u003eReimund Schwarze’s work offers insightful perspectives on urban development and environmental policy, with a particular focus on financing strategies for climate neutrality and resilience. His books provide thoughtful analysis suited to readers interested in the intersection of economics, sustainability, and urban planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those engaged in education and research, Schwarze’s publications explore practical frameworks and policy implications essential for advancing sustainable cities. His writing combines academic rigour with real-world application, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.\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. These approaches, however, require climate impact data collection, programs to improve cities' and countries' creditworthiness, and trainings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinancing Urban Transitions to Climate Neutrality and Increased Resilience in Cities\u003c\/em\u003e is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934027923692,"sku":"9781009589154","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009589154-financing-urban-transitions-to-climate-neutrality-and-increased-resilience-in-cities.jpg?v=1783890851"},{"product_id":"financing-urban-transitions-to-climate-neutrality-and-increased-resilience-in-cities-by-peter-b-meyer-9781009589178","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. 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