The Impact of Heat Waves on the Sustainable Well-Being and Daily Life of Urban Populations Around the World

Dear Colleagues,

Cities are experiencing rising temperatures driven by climate change. This increase in urban temperatures not only affects the local climate but also has significant repercussions on the sustainable physical and mental well-being of populations, as well as their daily routines and quality of life.

However, the direct and indirect effects of these temperature variations on the daily life of city dwellers, particularly regarding their health, comfort, and social interactions, are still not well understood. It is essential to understand these impacts in order to develop policies that strengthen sustainable urban resilience and protect public health in the face of ongoing climate change marked by extreme heat waves.

Possible submission topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The influence of the urban heat island effect on the physical and mental well-being of metropolitan area residents.
• Factors contributing to the vulnerability of specific urban population groups.
• The contribution of urban planning in mitigating the impact of heat waves in cities.
• Adjustments in daily life in response to rising urban temperatures for improved quality of life.
• Climate change adaptation policies and their impact on the well-being of urban populations.

Prof. Dr. Azzeddine Madani
Prof. Dr. Boutebal Saad
Dr. Laaidi Karine
Dr. Hélder Silva Lopes
Guest Editors

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