2025 Reports

Urban Heat in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, South Africa: A Spatial Vulnerability Analysis

Souverijns, Niels; De Ridder, Koen; Veldeman, Nele; Lefebre, Filip; Kusambiza-Kiingi, Frederick; Memela, Wetu; Jones, Nicholas K.W.

Distinct spatial differences in the Urban Heat Island effect are observed, with greatest heat stress in areas with high building densities and low vegetation numbers. These areas are often characterized by lower socio-economic living conditions & poorer living conditions. The results of the case study can guide the design of climate-resilient urban planning strategies and improve living conditions in these city quarters.