100 m climate and heat stress data up to 2100 for 142 cities around the globe

2026/01/21 by Niels Souverijns, Dirk Lauwaet, Quentin Lejeune +4 · 1 voice
Environmental Science · #Urban Heat Island Mitigation #Climate Change and Health Impacts #Flood Risk Assessment and Management

paper · doi:10.1016/j.dib.2026.112497

openalex publication_date 2026/01/21 · openalex created_date 2026/01/22 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

Cities worldwide are increasingly facing the challenges of heat stress, a problem expected to worsen with ongoing climate change. The lack of detailed, city-specific data hinders effective response measures and limits the adaptive capacity of urban populations. In this data descriptor, we introduce a comprehensive database providing climate and heat stress information for 142 cities globally, covering the present and extending projections up to 2100 across three distinct climate scenarios, including two overshoot scenarios. This dataset includes 34 heat stress indicators at a spatial resolution of 100 meters, offering a unique database to identify vulnerable areas and deepen the understanding of urban heat risks. The data is presented through an accessible, user-friendly dashboard, enabling policymakers, researchers, and city planners, as well as non-experts, to easily visualise and interpret the findings, supporting more informed decision-making and urban adaptation strategies.

Citations

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Discussions

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