Spatial planning and climate change are closely intertwined - the effects of irresponsible planning can negatively impact our changing environment. This book addresses various issues on the relationship between our changing climate and spatial planning, and how we can address problems by using an approach to our preparation for the future

Introduction: spatial planning, climate change and sustainable development -- Climate change mitigation and adaption: impacts and opportunities -- International, European and national policy frameworks -- Discourses of climate change and spatial planning -- Multi-scalar spatial planning for climate change -- Just transitions: horizons, timescales and equity -- Environmental impact assessment for climate change in spatial planning -- Strategic planning for low-carbon and resilient development patterns -- Climate change and the built environment -- Planning for water resources under climate change -- Flood risk, and marine and coastal areas: planning for climate change -- Planning for biodiversity under climate change -- Climate change learning, knowledge and communication amongst spatial planning communities -- Integrating mitigation and adaptation for sustainable development.

Includes bibliographical references and index.