Urban heat mitigation by green and blue infrastructure: Drivers, effectiveness, and future needs.

ABSTRACT: The combination of urbanization and global warming leads to urban overheating and compounds the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events due to climate change. Yet, the risk of urban overheating can be mitigated by urban green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI), such as parks, wetlands, and engineered greening, which have the potential to effectively reduce summer air temperatures. Despite many reviews, the evidence bases on quantified GBGI cooling benefits remains partial and the practical recommendations for implementation are unclear. This systematic literature review synthesizes the evidence base for heat mitigation and related co-benefits, identifies knowledge gaps, and proposes recommendations for their implementation to maximize their benefits. After screening 27,486 papers, 202

SUBMITTER: Kumar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10909648 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature