Asian cities of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin and the Mekong Delta are particularly
vulnerable to climate change. Recent studies confirm that the impacts of climate change
are already being seen and felt in major Asian cities. Large populations and the influx of
migrants from vulnerable regions have increased the risk of potential climate impacts in
these cities. To combat the impacts of climate change, Asian city governance needs to
mainstream climate change resilient policies into urban planning. This paper explores the
preparedness of city governance of two major Asian cities – Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Ho
Chi Minh City (Vietnam), to deal with climate change related vulnerabilities. This paper
evaluates the urban policies of these cities and compares to what extent the city
governments are committed to climate friendly policies and practices.