Urbanization (Q1138)
Subject, term, tag: Urbanization
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Urbanization |
Subject, term, tag: Urbanization |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
In the WGI report, urbanization is used to mean the process of soil sealing with the change of natural land cover to built environment and urban areas, together with its associated albedo changes, and increased surface runoff and elevated warming. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026