The Relationship between Sustainable Development and Urban Climate in Developing Countries

One of the most important factors considered in sustainable development is the efficient use of energy which is directly related to natural resources of the area. Pursuing appropriate policies in this field requires more attention to the climate conditions and adjusting our energy demand or even using these conditions to reduce energy use.This leads to preserving the natural resources for the next generations. In this paper we discuss different urban climates and the strategies related to each climate for reducing energy use and finally achieving sustainable development.

کلیدواژه ها:

sustainable development ، urban climate ، thermal comfort ، energy demand ، compact cities ، urban development