On the Science-Policy Bridge: Do Spatial Heat Vulnerability Assessment Studies Influence Policy?

摘要: Human vulnerability to heat varies at a range of spatial scales, especially within cities where there can be noticeable intra-urban differences in risk factors. Mapping and visualizing offers opportunities for presenting information support decision-making. For example the visualization variation has potential enable local governments identify hot spots allocate resources increase assistance people areas greatest need. Recently been proliferation mapping studies, all which, varying degrees, justify process policy context. However, date, not systematic review extent which results studies have applied Accordingly we undertook comprehensive 37 recently published papers that use geospatial techniques assessing human heat. In addition, conducted an anonymous survey lead authors order establish level interaction between researchers as science producers authorities users. Both paper author show used attempt communicate recommendations, raise awareness induce institutional networking learning, but yet had substantive influence on policymaking or preventive action.