Nicolla Nkomo

As the world is entangled in # COP30 , one truth is becoming clearer: the next wave of climate decisions will depend not just on politics — but on evidence . #UrbanHeat Every national/international plan, adaptation strategy, or urban design framework that gets endorsed at global platforms like COP stems from data  and research  which is often work that started quietly in universities, city projects, or small research collectives. And that’s where you  come in. Research is the Foundation of...

Mapping, Research, and Voices for a Cooler Future Cities are not just heating up; they are becoming battlegrounds against the relentless forces of climate change As global temperatures rise, cities are becoming the frontline of the climate challenge. Nowhere is this more visible than in our urban heat landscapes , places where concrete, asphalt, and scarce greenery combine to amplify heat, strain energy systems, and endanger health. At JTCA (Journal of Trees for Climate Adaptation) , we’re...