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Definition and Characteristics of Climate-Adaptive Cities: A Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed



Yari A1, 7 ; Mashallahi A2 ; Aghababaeian H3 ; Nouri M8 ; Yadav N4 ; Mousavi A5 ; Salehi S6 ; Ostadtaghizadeh A2, 9
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  1. 1. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medica Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Health in Emergencies and Disasters, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poorsina Ave, I.R, Tehran, 14177-43578, Iran
  3. 3. Center for Climate Change and Health Research (CCCHR), Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
  4. 4. International Institute of Health Management Research, Delhi, India
  5. 5. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Health in Emergencies and Disasters, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  8. 8. Spiritual Health Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Climate Change and Health Research Center (CCHRC), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: BMC Public Health Published:2024


Abstract

Background: Cities, as frontline responders to climate change, necessitate a precise understanding of climate-adaptive features. This systematic review aims to define and outline the characteristics of climate-adaptive cities, contributing vital insights for resilient urban planning. Methods: This systematic review, initiated on March 6, 2018, and concluded on August 26, 2021, involved reviewing multiple electronic databases based on the study's objectives. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tool was used for quality assessment and critical evaluation of articles retrieved through a comprehensive and systematic text search. Descriptive and thematic analyses were conducted to extract definitions, features, and characteristics of climate-adaptive cities. Results: Out of 6104 identified articles, 38 articles met the inclusion criteria. In total, 20 definitions and 55 features for climate-adaptive cities were identified in this review. Codes were categorized into two categories and ten subcategories. The categories included definitions and features or characteristics of climate-adaptive cities. Conclusion: A climate-adaptive city, as derived from the findings of this study, is a city that, through effective resource management, future-oriented planning, education, knowledge utilization, innovation in governance and industry, decentralized management, and low-carbon economy, leads to the adaptability, resilience, sustainability, and flexibility of the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems within a city against all climate change impacts and reduces their negative consequences. © The Author(s) 2024.