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The aim is to assess climate-health risks in Indonesian coastal cities using a composite index method that integrates climate and socio-economic factors.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Mapping Climate–Health Vulnerabilities in Indonesian Coastal Cities Using Socio-Economic and Satellite Data

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RORina Suryani OktariUniversitas Syiah Kuala NNasliati CNCicely Nurse

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Maps health risks related to climate change in Indonesian coastal cities, highlighting socio-economic disparities and urgent needs for adaptation.

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The aim is to assess climate-health risks in Indonesian coastal cities using a composite index method that integrates climate and socio-economic factors.
Conceptualized and validated a composite index-based method for risk assessment.
Integrated satellite-derived climate data, national socio-economic statistics, and public health records.
Conducted spatial and quadrant analyses to identify vulnerabilities across various regions.
Over 92% of villages were classified as high or very high risk.
78.95% of the areas displayed universal high sensitivity with low adaptive capacity.
Ambon showed notable exposure to hazards, with 56% high and 42% very high risks.

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Oktari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67eb2f353c071a6f0a10f https://doi.org/10.3390/su18052346

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Maps health risks related to climate change in Indonesian coastal cities, highlighting socio-economic disparities and urgent needs for adaptation.

Mapping Climate–Health Vulnerabilities in Indonesian Coastal Cities Using Socio-Economic and Satellite Data

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Mapping Climate–Health Vulnerabilities in Indonesian Coastal Cities Using Socio-Economic and Satellite Data

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