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A Systematic Review of Methodological Advances in Urban Heatwave Risk Assessment: Integrating Multi-Source Data and Hybrid Weighting Methods

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Xu, Chang, Wei, Ruihan, Tong, Hui·2025·Sustainability
DOI 10.3390/su17083747
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As climate change intensifies, urban populations face growing threats from frequent and severe heatwaves, underscoring the urgent need for advanced risk assessment frameworks to inform adaptation strategies. This systematic review synthesizes methodological innovations in urban heatwave risk assessment (2007–2024), analyzing 259 studies through bibliometric analysis (CiteSpace 6.4.R1) and multi-criteria evaluation. We propose the hazard–exposure–vulnerability–adaptability (HEVA) framework, an extension of Crichton’s risk triangle that integrates dynamic adaptability metrics and supports high-resolution spatial analysis for urban heatwave risk assessment. Our systematic review reveals three key methodological gaps: (1) Inconsistent indicator selection across studies; (2) limited analysis of microclimatic variations; (3) sparse integration of IoT- or satellite-based monitoring. The study offers practical solutions for enhancing assessment accuracy, including refined weighting methodologies and high-resolution spatial analysis techniques. We conclude by proposing a research agenda that prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches—bridging urban planning, climate science, and public health—while advocating for policy tools that address spatial inequities in heat risk exposure. These insights advance the development of more precise, actionable assessment systems to support climate-resilient urban development.

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Authors
Xu, C., Wei, R., & Tong, H.
Affiliations
Shandong Jianzhu University (CN)
Corresponding author
Tong, Hui
ORCID
Xu, Chang
Venue
Sustainability
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2025-04-21
Volume
17
Issue
8
Pages
3747
ISSN
2071-1050 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/su17083747
OpenAlex
W4409637725
Cited by
18
References
3
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 4
FWCI
1.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Sustainability (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • China Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Scientific and Technological Project Plan (2022-K-184, X20006Z, 21YJC840038)
  • Shandong Jianzhu University Doctoral Fund Project, Research on the Correlation between Urban Morphological Factors and Microclimate (2022-K-184, X20006Z, 21YJC840038)
  • China Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Research Youth Fund Project (2022-K-184, X20006Z, 21YJC840038)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Urban Heat Island Mitigation
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Disaster Management and Resilience
Keywords
urban heatwaves, multi-source data fusion, hybrid weighting method, microclimate, IoT monitoring, satellite monitoring, spatial inequity, climate change adaptation, urban resilience, vulnerability indicators

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