Urban adaptation index: assessing cities readiness to deal with climate change

Neder, Eduardo Alves; Moreira, Fabiano de Araújo; Fontana, Michele; Torres, Roger Rodrigues; Lapola, David M.; Vasconcellos, Maria da Penha; Bedran-Martins, Ana Maria; Philippi, Arlindo; Lemos, Maria Carmen; Giulio, Gabriela Marques Di

doi:10.1007/s10584-021-03113-0

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“…The absence of socioeconomic information was another limiting factor, as it would be useful to relate this to hospitalization and climate data. Events related to CWs, in addition to the climatological influence itself, and exploring the association between these events and the socioeconomic aspects and vulnerability of affected populations, can be carried out using indices previously developed for this purpose, such as the urban adaptation index (UAI) [74]. This index has been developed for São Paulo but is not yet calibrated for subtropical climate conditions in Brazil.…”

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“…Future research should emphasize the spatial association between the hospital's reference address, socioeconomic standards, and the degree of vulnerability to which they are exposed, depending on the location of their neighborhood, district, or municipality. The use of GIS, such as GeoDA, spatial autocorrelation models, such as Moran, and the local indicator of spatial association (LISA) [74] is suggested.…”

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Extreme Weather Conditions and Cardiovascular Hospitalizations in Southern Brazil

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This research concerns the identification of a pattern between the occurrence of extreme weather conditions, such as cold waves and heat waves, and hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), in the University Hospital of Santa Maria (HUSM) in southern Brazil between 2012 and 2017. The research employed the field experiment method to measure the biometeorological parameters associated with hospital admissions in different seasons, such as during extreme weather conditions such as a cold wave (CW) or a heat wave (HW), using five thermal comfort indices: physiologically equivalent temperature (PET), new standard effective temperature (SET), predicted mean vote (PMV), effective temperatures (ET), and effective temperature with wind (ETW). The hospitalizations were recorded as 0.775 and 0.726 admissions per day for the winter and entire study periods, respectively. The records for extreme events showed higher admission rates than those on average days. The results also suggest that emergency hospitalizations for heart diseases during extreme weather events occurred predominantly on days with thermal discomfort. Furthermore, there was a particularly high risk of hospitalization for up to seven days after the end of the CW. Further analyses showed that cardiovascular hospitalizations were higher in winter than in summer, suggesting that CWs are more life threatening in wintertime.

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Extreme Weather Conditions and Cardiovascular Hospitalizations in Southern Brazil

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“…This study applies the single case study approach. Although generalization of findings is limited (Sarantakos, 2005;Yin, 2003), single case studies allow for deep understanding of the subject (Dyer and Wilkins, 1991), where lessons can be drawn and areas for possible transferability [4] can be identified (Dolowitz and Marsh, 2000;Wolf and Baehler, 2018).…”

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Assessment of climate change mitigation readiness in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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2023

IJCCSM

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Purpose This study aims to assess readiness for climate change mitigation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Design/methodology/approach Two stages were followed aiming at understanding the situation related to climate change mitigation in Bahrain and assessing the mitigation readiness. Baseline and mitigation scenarios for the period 2019–2040 were developed using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform software based on historical emissions and energy data for the period 1990–2018. Using the analytic hierarchy process, the mitigation readiness was assessed by 13 experts, and priority areas for mitigation action were identified. Findings CO2e emissions are projected to grow continuously. However, no explicit climate change strategy is in place yet. Mitigation is tackled implicitly through energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. These initiatives can make 23% reduction in CO2e emissions by 2040. Adopting additional measures is needed to achieve the recently set emission reduction target of 30% by 2035. The findings revealed potential areas for improving mitigation efforts in Bahrain. Priority areas for mitigation actions, as identified by experts, were mainly related to policy and governance. Focus needs to be paid to the social aspect of climate change mitigation. Originality/value Literature on mitigation readiness in developing countries is sparse. Knowledge of the requirements for climate change mitigation and assessment of the country’s performance can prioritize areas for improving mitigation action. Several lessons can be learnt from the case of Bahrain. In addition, the adopted methodology can be applied to other developing or Arab countries at local or institutional levels. However, its application to specific sectors may require adjustments.

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“…Adaptation depends on a variety of factors. Preparatory work attracts funds, increases social awareness, generates knowledge and helps gain technical capacities (Ford & King 2015;Heidrich et al 2013;Neder et al 2021;Olazabal et al 2019a;Tilleard & Ford 2016). Implementation depends on effective collaborations across scales of governance (Betsill & Bulkeley 2006;Heikkinen et al 2020;Sirkku 2016).…”

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Institutionalisation of urban climate adaptation: three municipal experiences in Spain

Broto

2022

Buildings and Cities

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Comparative studies of urban adaptation have evaluated the progress, means and scope of adaptation planning. Practice on the ground shows that the local politics of climate adaptation advance through various strategies to align different interests and spheres of action or disrupt mainstream practices, which translates into a wide range of interventions. This paper focuses on understanding the dynamics and tools that enable the institutionalisation of adaptation practices in local governments, i.e. the means through which adaptation practices, beyond plans and policies, are embedded in the routines of urban governance. It presents a framework to analyse the institutionalisation of adaptation that maps stages and tools with the potential to deliver adaptation in urban areas. Adaptation is framed as a learning process involving overlapping phases of recognition (of needs, capacities and actors), groundwork (knowledge generation) and action on the ground (change). The framework compares three Spanish local government initiatives (Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid). The analysis shows that adaptation can be effectively incorporated into standard rules, norms and practices using combinations of tools and spatial and temporal scales. The coupled stages of recognition, groundwork and action highlight the importance of long-term learning processes to engage with the temporal dimensions of adaptation governance. POLICY RELEVANCEAddressing the adaptation gap in urban areas requires the institutionalisation of climate adaptation as a routine part of decision-making. Institutionalisation refers to actions whereby adaptation to climate change is mainstreamed in urban practices, rules and norms, enabling the long-term impact of adaptation actions beyond the confines of adaptation plans. Using institutionalisation, adaptation goals can be integrated into urban governance and facilitate social learning. This paper examines the processes of 571 Olazabal and Castán Broto Buildings and Cities

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Urban adaptation index: assessing cities readiness to deal with climate change

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Extreme Weather Conditions and Cardiovascular Hospitalizations in Southern Brazil

Extreme Weather Conditions and Cardiovascular Hospitalizations in Southern Brazil

Assessment of climate change mitigation readiness in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Institutionalisation of urban climate adaptation: three municipal experiences in Spain

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