Nunes, Ana Raquel (2022) Mapping interactions between sustainable development and heatwave resilience. Environment, Development and Sustainability . doi:10.1007/s10668-022-02587-x ISSN 1387-585X. (In Press)

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Abstract

Urgent action is needed to ensure the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030. Under climate change the intensity and frequency of heatwaves are projected to increase and urgent action is also needed to improve heatwave resilience now and in the future. Yet, it remains unclear how countries are planning and implementing policies and actions for this to happen. Interactions between the SDGs have been widely researched. However, little is known about the interactions between the SDGs and heatwave resilience. In response, this study focuses on mapping such interactions. This mixed methods study design with a diverse group of stakeholders from different sectors of society identified key interactions, sources of interactions and solutions for achieving both agendas. The analysis revealed that: (i) synergies largely outweigh trade-offs; (ii) a broad compatibility exists between the two agendas; (iii) no fundamental incompatibilities were found, and; (iv) the two agendas are not being consistently aligned. These findings are essential for parallel and effective achievement of both agendas and to enhance synergies and reduce trade-offs. A series of solutions were identified which can be implemented. Such integrated approaches would enhance success and overall performance by improving collaborations, using common language, regulation and planning, pooling resources, skills, inclusive information and translation to practice.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Sustainable development, Climatic changes
Journal or Publication Title:	Environment, Development and Sustainability
Publisher:	Springer Nature
ISSN:	1387-585X
Official Date:	2022
Dates:	Date Event 2022 Published 25 August 2022 Available 16 July 2022 Accepted 15 February 2022 Submitted
Number of Pages:	27
DOI:	10.1007/s10668-022-02587-x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	In Press
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)
Date of first compliant deposit:	12 September 2022
Date of first compliant Open Access:	12 September 2022

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