Call for Contributions: The Palgrave Handbook of Urban Climate and Disaster Resilience
The Palgrave Handbook of Urban Climate and Disaster Resilience invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders to contribute chapters that explore innovative strategies, policies, and technologies aimed at enhancing the resilience of urban areas to climate change and disasters.
Edited by Robert C. Brears, this Handbook will consolidate expert knowledge on urban resilience, providing insights into policy frameworks, governance models, infrastructure solutions, and adaptive strategies. Chapters will highlight how cities worldwide, across different levels of development, are implementing resilience measures to address acute shocks and chronic stresses.
Scope and Objectives
The Handbook will comprehensively explore:
- Resilient Infrastructure: Climate-adaptive buildings, integrated asset management, and nature-based solutions.
- Water and Food Security: Sustainable urban water management, smart policies, and resilient food systems.
- Energy Resilience: Renewable energy, grid adaptability, and safeguarding energy infrastructure.
- Transport and Mobility: Disaster-ready transport systems, resilient roads, and adaptive urban mobility.
- Public Health and Well-being: Climate impacts on health, mental well-being in disasters, and urban green spaces.
Submission Details
- Chapter Length: 10,000 words (minimum)
- Rolling Submissions: Chapters will be accepted and published continuously until the final submission deadline.
- Final Submission Deadline: June 2026
How to Submit
Interested contributors should message on LinkedIn with the following details:
- Proposed Chapter Title
- Names and Affiliations of ALL authors (including co-authors)
- Email Addresses of ALL authors (including co-authors)
- Proposed Submission Date (submissions accepted anytime until June 2026)
- Confirmation that the chapter will be 10,000 words in length
This Handbook will serve as a critical resource for academics, policymakers, urban planners, and professionals working at the intersection of climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable urban development. We look forward to your contributions!
