Initiatives of Global Cities in Environmental Sustainability: A Case of London and New York City

摘要: As global cities are the financial centers of globalized economy, they have attained much attention from communities concerning local initiatives on environmental sustainability. Many vulnerable to warming and adversities climate change. In United States, many government, including New York City, taking their own reduce greenhouse gas emission, whereas European built historically with compact nature which is more sustainable. This study conducts a comparative analysis sustainability policies in City London focuses efficiencies taken by these cities. The reveals that there similarities than differences between regards goals. However, approaches toward achieving goals different due dissimilarities geography, cultures, diverse politics. conjunction government regulations, behavioral change citizens also pivotal for outcomes