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1 online resource (1 PDF file (x, 76 pages)) : illustrations, maps |
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In November 2018, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) President Marcia McNutt visited China for the first time in her official role. As part of this visit, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Science and Technology for Sustainability (STS) program and the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized a one-day workshop relating to urban sustainability in Beijing. The goal of the visit was to begin to explore some areas where the U.S. National Academies and the Chinese Academy might develop collaboration. At the same time, the trip provided an opportunity to develop links to other parts of the science and technology community in China. To further elucidate some of these issues and build upon current partnerships, an expert committee under the STS program, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, organized a one-day public workshop on urban sustainability in China and the United States, held on December 16, 2019. The workshop focused on the intersection of urban climate change mitigation and adaptation, urban health, and sustainable transportation, including green infrastructure and urban flooding in both countries. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. |
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This activity was supported by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Science. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project. |
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Intro -- FrontMatter -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Current Landscape for Sustainable Urbanization Research and Practice in the United States and China -- 3 Urban Sustainability Research Activities at the University Level -- 4 Architecture, Urban Design, and Sustainable Cities in China and the United States -- 5 Data and Earth Observation for Decision Making -- 6 Addressing Key Intersecting Issues in Urban Sustainability -- 7 The Way Forward: Future Needs and Opportunities -- Appendix A: Workshop Agenda -- Appendix B: Biographies of Speakers and Moderators |
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Urban ecology (Sociology) -- China -- Congresses.
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Urban ecology (Sociology) |
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China. |
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Sustainable urban development -- China -- Congresses.
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Sustainable urban development. |
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City planning -- Environmental aspects -- China -- Congresses.
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City planning -- Environmental aspects. |
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Urban ecology (Sociology) -- United States -- Congresses.
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United States. |
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Sustainable urban development -- United States -- Congresses.
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City planning -- Environmental aspects -- United States -- Congresses.
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United States. |
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China. |
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Congress.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Added Author |
Saunders, Jennifer (Development writer), rapporteur.
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Kameyama, Emi, rapporteur.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Advancing Urban Sustainability in China and the United States.
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Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Advancing Urban Sustainability in China and the United States : Proceedings of a Workshop Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press,c2020 9780309677219 |
ISBN |
9780309677226 (online) |
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030967722X |
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9780309677240 (electronic book) |
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0309677246 (electronic book) |
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9780309677219 |
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0309677211 |
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