Resilient Cities in the Context of Climate Change
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable urban drainage systems and nature-based solutions; urban planning; integrated water management; flood management; soil sealing; climate change; resilient cities
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the growing impact of climate change has highlighted the urgent need for cities to enhance their resilience to environmental disruptions. Urban areas, home to a significant proportion of the global population, are particularly vulnerable to climate-related risks such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and increased temperatures. These challenges necessitate a comprehensive and proactive approach to urban planning and development.
Resilience, in the context of cities, refers to the ability of urban infrastructure, planning, ecosystems, and communities to anticipate, prepare for, and recover from the adverse effects of climate change. Achieving this resilience requires a multi-faceted strategy that incorporates both mitigation and adaptation measures. Mitigation efforts, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, are essential in slowing the pace of climate change, while adaptation strategies must focus on strengthening urban infrastructure, improving water management systems, enhancing social cohesion to withstand climate impacts, and changing the urban model of impermeabilization.
For this purpose, scientific researchers must work with stakeholders, urban planners, policymakers, and citizens in order to enhance the capacity of cities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, contributing to the long-term sustainability and well-being of urban populations.
We are pleased to invite you to this Special Issue regarding climate-resilient cities. This Special Issue aims to promote scientific research on topics related to measures to improve the resilience of cities in the 21st century.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Nature-based solutions and green infrastructures.
3. Sustainable drainage systems and low-impact developments.
3. Sustainable urban planning and water-sensitive urban design.
4. Flood protection.
5. Adaptive water management.
6. Energy efficiency improvements.
7. Climate-resilient transportation systems.
8. Community engagement and education.
9. Disaster preparedness and early warning systems.
10. Urban resilience governance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. María Isabel Rodríguez Rojas
Dr. Maddi Garmendia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable urban planning
- resilient cities
- sustainable drainage systems
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