Initiating and sustaining action: Experiences building resilience to climate change in Asian cities

This paper draws on the experiences of 10 Asian cities participating in the Rockefeller Foundation funded Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) identifying key areas for action - stakeholder engagement, generating credible knowledge and integration in policy and planning at a local, regional and national level - whilst recognising the importance of influencing city budgets and attracting private sector funding.