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TABLE 8.4 Response Capacity (Action)CityWhat motivated actionPolicy fields in which dedicatedclimate action has been introducedType of actionBogotaExternal funding for the National Adaptation ProjectNo informationNo dedicated action, preexisting sectoral initiativesCape TownExisting threats, experiences with disastersWater resources conservation and consumption, disaster management and preparednessAdaptation linked to goal and ongoing initiatives of reducing vulnerability and sustainability, proactive and protecting, knowledge drivenDelhiNational Action plan, which underlies India’s intention to be recognized as a key player in climate negotiations with Delhi playing a lead role domestically and seeking to enhance its global stature; need to address problems related to basic services provision and the opportunity to capitalize on CDM and other fi nancial mechanisms“Air Ambience Fund” to promote clean air policies, transportation (condensed natural gas buses), energy sector (greater reliance on solar, shutting down coal powered plants), water (rainwater harvesting, solar heaters), waste management (interceptor sewer canals)Action plans primarily focused on mitigation, strongly driven by need to tap opportunities offered by CDM; adaptation linked to existing development concerns and largely follows a sectoral approachPearl River DeltaScientifi c fi ndings and consensus on climate change risks, international collaboration (UNFCCC [common but differentiated responsibilities], IPCC, DFID), participation in international environmental agreementsNo urban policy but China’s National Climate Change Program (national policy established by central government)Ecosystem protection, disaster prevention and reduction, other key infrastructure construction (antifl ood safety of large rivers, key cities and regions, guarantee safe drinking water and sound social and economic development), technological advancement