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The study aims to analyze the impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies specifically in South African informal settlements.

June 20, 2026UrbanisationOpen Access

Systematic Evidence Mapping of Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation in Informal Settlements in South Africa

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Systematic review maps climate change impacts and adaptation actions in informal settlements, highlighting critical vulnerabilities.

The study aims to analyze the impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies specifically in South African informal settlements.
Mapped and analyzed peer-reviewed studies from 2015 to 2024 on climate change in informal settlements
Reviewed 23 out of 1,282 studies that met specific inclusion criteria
Examined adaptation actions and their effectiveness in urban environments.
Identified flooding, droughts, and heat as major climate hazards affecting informal settlements
Structural adaptation actions reported to improve safety and energy efficiency
Barriers such as lack of funding and political will hinder effective adaptation efforts.

Okem et al. (2026) studied this question.

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