Towards cool cities and communities: Preparing for an increasingly hot future by the development of heat-resilient infrastructure and urban heat management plan

Cui, Yi; Yin, Mingqiang; Cheng, Xiang; Tang, Junqing; He, Bao-Jie

doi:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103568

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“…In the context of urbanization, resilience is shaped by the complex and dynamic interactions among various interdependent urban subsystems, including the economy, human populations, social and ecological networks, biophysical features, regulatory frameworks, cultural norms, governance structures, and physical infrastructures. These interactions occur across multiple temporal and spatial dimensions and involve social, ecological, technological, economic, and spatial dimensions [40,41].…”

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Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China

Li,

Yang,

Yao

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Climate change and urbanization intersect with escalating danger. Urban areas significantly contribute to climate change, which, in turn, poses severe threats to urban settings. The frequency and intensity of extreme events, like flooding and heat, are rising, with the need to enhance urban climate resilience (UCR) becoming more immediate. Scholarship tends to underrepresent general climate resilience in favor of specific hazards. This research seeks to contribute to the literature by exploring the case of Shanghai, China, discovering the mechanisms and characteristics of UCR governance, and examining how these outcomes are formed from a comparative gesture. The findings indicate that in Shanghai, 36.8% and 26.8% of climate resilience governance strategies are reflected in regional management and infrastructure construction led by the Water Affairs Bureau and the Meteorological Bureau. Furthermore, 30.6% of the strategies relate to the Water Affairs Bureau, showcasing a robust and integrated flood response. Meanwhile, 15.7% involve the Meteorological Bureau, boosting responses to high temperatures with better monitoring and early warning for increased flexibility and efficiency. Distinct governance processes for floods and extreme heat mirror these hazards’ inherent characteristics and societal perceptions. With strong government willingness and support, Shanghai has rapidly enhanced its flood resilience capabilities within a brief timeframe. Conversely, addressing the emerging risk of extreme heat is still in the early stages of evaluation, due to the lack of a clear disaster-bearing system and identified responsible agents. This research suggests that the future of climate resilience governance in Shanghai may emphasize identifying the characteristics of critical climate-related risks, expanding social autonomy through grassroots self-governance, procuring economic backing from the central government, and applying the tool of urban spatial planning.

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Section: Components and Principles Of Ucrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China

Li,

Yang,

Yao

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand

Broomandi,

Satyanaga,

Bagheri

et al. 2024

Global Challenges

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Extreme temperature events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe and frequent because of climate change, posing significant challenges to public health and energy infrastructure. This study explores the impacts of extreme temperature events leading to heat‐/cold waves on public health and energy consumption in Kazakhstan from 1959 to 2021. The most striking trends in heatwave‐related indices emerge in the western and southwestern regions. Conversely, despite heightened coldwave intensity, a decline is noted in their frequency and number. The impact of heatwaves on various health conditions, notably consistent and statistically significant rises in all‐cause and cardiovascular mortalities, is observed. Shifts in energy demand are also unveiled with a noticeable spike in cooling‐degree days and a reduction in heating‐degree days. The mean total energy consumption stood at 552 kWh across the country with an average annual energy generation of ≈8.76 kWh. To gauge the environmental implications, the mean CO2 emissions are estimated at 464 kg per kWh for both heating and cooling purposes. With climate change set to escalate heatwaves, the need for comprehensive health planning is underscored to mitigate their adverse health impacts. Furthermore, transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy sources is crucial to reduce the environmental footprint.

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Land use evolution and prediction: a bibliometric review

Che,

Guo,

Deng

2024

Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Towards cool cities and communities: Preparing for an increasingly hot future by the development of heat-resilient infrastructure and urban heat management plan

Cited by 22 publications

References 61 publications

Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China

Governing Urban Climate Resilience (UCR): Systems, Agents, and Institutions in Shanghai, China

Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand

Land use evolution and prediction: a bibliometric review

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