“Green Agenda” for urban development in the context of climate change adaptation

Don State Technical University, 1, Gagarin Sq., 344002, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

^* Corresponding author: gsh@mail.ru

Abstract

The issues of sustainable urban development in the context of the global climate change are becoming increasingly relevant. The article investigates the “green agenda” for urban development in the context of climate change adaptation. It studies the key strategies and aspects contributing to reducing the negative impact of climate change on the urban environment. In the frame of the adaptation process, particular attention should be paid to involvement of the local communities, integration of the green technologies, improvement of the energy efficiency of buildings and infrastructure, as well as to development of the green spaces. Upon studying the comprehensive approach to implementation of the “green agenda”, the solutions contributing to increasing the urban sustainability and improving the quality of life of the urban residents have been revealed.