The current climate changes imply the rise of the mean temperature of the cities during hot
periods. To help the public policy to be more efficient about Urban Heat Island (UHI) …

The urban heat island (UHI) is a phenomenon whereby temperature levels in urban areas
are higher than in surrounding rural settings. Urban heat islands are a matter of increasing …

Cities are major sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and the effects of mass
urbanization upon the environment have now become clear. Great opportunities exist within …

The adverse impacts of urban heat and global climate change are leading policymakers to
consider green and blue infrastructure (GBI) for heat mitigation benefits. Though many …

The urban heat island (UHI) is a mounting problem in built-up areas, leading to increased
temperatures, air pollution, and energy consumption. This paper explores the urban …

The importance of studying tropical urban climate was recognised by the World
Meteorological Organisation (WMO) as early as in 1981 but substantial improvements were …

The presence of higher air temperatures in the city in comparison with the surrounding rural
areas is an alarming phenomenon named the urban heat island (UHI). In the last decade …

The urban heat island (UHI) is a critical issue in most urbanised areas. Spatial variation of
urban air temperature and humidity influences human thermal comfort, the settling rate of …

An increasing number of people living in urban environments and the expected increase in
long lasting heat waves makes the study of temperature distribution one of the major tasks in …

Cities worldwide are facing several challenges connected to urbanization and climate
change. Several cities have identified the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS) …