Urban Adaptation to Heat and Climate Change
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Climatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green building; urban heat island; sustainable cities; urban and regional planning
Interests: outdoor thermal comfort; urban heat island; human biometeorology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the frequency and intensity of urban heatwaves and climate-related hazards continue to rise, cities across the globe face mounting challenges in safeguarding public health, maintaining livability, and achieving long-term resilience. This Special Issue invites the submission of original research, case studies, and review articles that explore multidisciplinary approaches to urban adaptation in the context of heat stress and broader climate change impacts.
Focus
This Issue centers on understanding how urban systems respond and adapt to increasing heat and climate variability. We welcome studies that examine urban heat island (UHI) effects, climate-sensitive urban design, and the integration of mitigation and adaptation strategies in urban policy and planning.
Scope
We encourage contributions on a wide range of topics, including—but not limited to—nature-based solutions and green infrastructure; passive cooling strategies and thermal comfort modeling; green and smart building technologies; land use patterns and urban morphology; social vulnerability, equity, and environmental justice in heat adaptation; and the application of digital tools (e.g., AI, remote sensing, digital twins) for monitoring, forecasting, and managing urban heat risks. Studies highlighting the co-benefits of climate-resilient and low-carbon urban development are particularly welcome.
Purpose
This Special Issue aims to advance a scientific and practical understanding of sustainable and equitable urban adaptation. It provides a platform for promoting interdisciplinary dialog among urban planners, climatologists, environmental engineers, data scientists, and policymakers. Ultimately, it seeks to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to the development of more climate-resilient and inclusive urban environments worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Chen-Yi Sun
Prof. Dr. Tzu-Ping Lin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban heat island (UHI)
- climate adaptation
- thermal comfort
- nature-based solutions
- green infrastructure
- climate-resilient urban design
- environmental justice
- smart cities and digital tools
- low-carbon urban development
- urban climate modeling
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