The integration of climate planning into the Age-Friendly Cities agenda in Latin America

These two events can be currently observed in cities whose impacts challenge old urban planning paradigms: climate change and population aging. When analyzing these two competing trends, the question arises as to how cities have been adapting to climate change scenarios within an inclusive agenda for the elderly, considered one of the most vulnerable groups to these events. This article explores the intersection between agendas aimed at active aging and climate planning in nine Latin American cities, through the analysis of their official documents aimed at both themes. As a result, there is an evident lack of integration between the two agendas, on the one hand characterized by a gap regarding the inclusion of the specific needs of elderly people in the preparation stage of climate action plans, and on the other, a lack of concern about including aspects related to reducing the vulnerability of elderly people to climate change in Age-Friendly Cities Programs. The results can contribute to highlighting the importance of planning climate actions that allow vulnerable groups to develop capabilities to face extreme events. This work highlights the importance of linking local age-friendly initiatives to climate action planning practices, with a focus on adaptation measures.