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Climate change significantly affects urban thermal environments, with heatwaves and tropical nights exacerbating urban heat islands, increasing energy consumption, and posing serious health risks to residents. This study compares the record-breaking tropical night events in South Korea during 2018 and 2024 to analyze their impacts on urban thermal environments and societal systems. These two years recorded 26 and 34 consecutive tropical nights, respectively, highlighting the increasing intensity and duration of such events.
Using meteorological data, health-related statistics, and energy consumption records, this study quantitatively evaluates the impacts of prolonged heat events on urban areas. Key areas of focus include the intensification of urban heat islands, increased incidences of heat-related illnesses, heightened vulnerability of energy-poor populations, and the effectiveness of policy responses. While 2018 saw the implementation of basic mitigation measures such as expanding green spaces, 2024 introduced advanced adaptation strategies leveraging smart technologies. The comparative analysis assesses the evolution and effectiveness of these approaches.
This study provides critical insights into the complex impacts of intensified tropical nights on urban thermal environments, contributing to the development of sustainable urban planning and adaptive policies. The findings aim to enhance urban climate resilience and propose effective strategies for addressing future heatwave challenges.
| Keywords | Climate Change;Urban Thermal Environment;Tropical Nights;Sustainable Urban Planning;Adaptive Policies |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | No |
