1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Understanding Urban Resilience in the Context of Climate Change 2.2 Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure to Climate-Induced Risks 2.3 Resilience Strategies and Adaptation Measures 2.4 Previous Studies on Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Climate Change Impact Projections 3.1.2 Vulnerability Assessments for Urban Infrastructure 3.2 Identification of Critical Infrastructure 3.2.1 Case Studies of Cities Facing Climate-Induced Infrastructure Challenges 3.2.2 GIS-Based Mapping and Risk Modeling 3.3 Resilience Strategies and Adaptation Planning 3.4 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Involvement 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Climate Change Impact on Urban Infrastructure 4.2 Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Infrastructure 4.3 Case Studies: Lessons Learned from Cities Facing Similar Challenges 4.4 Resilience Strategies and Adaptation Measures 4.5 Comparative Analysis of Policy Responses to Infrastructure Vulnerability 4.6 Implications for Enhancing Urban Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Enhancing Urban Resilience 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion