Addressing low-carbon city construction in climate change mitigation and prevention in China

As the population of China becomes more urbanized, cities will continue to expand, unknowingly igniting the multi-dimensional vulnerability of human settlements. Sustainable urban settlement requires serious manifestation in the form of low-carbon city construction. The growing urbanization trend, especially in mountain areas and in coastal areas, makes the search for policy solutions acute. Climate change and accelerating urbanization demand urgent formulation and implementation of rational adaptation strategies supported by good governance, urban planning and management, including the application of new building codes and other appropriate laws designed to ensure minimal greenhouse gas emissions.