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A global research and evaluation agenda for centering health and equity in city Climate Action Plans

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: City climate policy is one of the most powerful levers that can address environmental, health and equity challenges simultaneously. Yet large gaps exist in research and evaluation of city Climate Action Plans (CAPs) to guide and improve their impact, especially regarding public health and equity. We propose a conceptual framework and a global, interdisciplinary research agenda to ensure CAPs deliver on their full potential for climate, health, and justice.

Source: PLOS Climate

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000891

Authors: Deepti Adlakha, Alexandra K. Heaney, Marta Olazabal, Stelios Grafakos, Melanie Lowe, Minal Pathak, Howard Frumkin, Jean C. Bikomeye, Rodrigo Reis, Nicole Capretz, James F. Sallis

Institutions: Delft University of Technology, University of California San Diego, Ikerbasque, Basque Centre for Climate Change, Global Green Growth Institute (South Korea), RMIT University, Ahmedabad University, University of Washington, University of Rwanda, Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, Australian Catholic University

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,496

Funders: AXA Research Fund, Eusko Jaurlaritza, Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, National Institutes of Health, Agencia Estatal de Investigación, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Awards: G1633674249, G2262748287, G2763034579, G3480869486, Not according to plan: A novel, transdisciplinary methodology to evaluate climate action plans in cities, G4033406476, G425668148, G4365873533, G4684033848, G5943232429, G7084143925, G8939903727

OpenAlex ID: W7154486154

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