Strategic spatial planning and compound climate risks – towards a comparative research agenda for European cities

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A comparative research agenda focused on strategic spatial planning is necessary for European cities to effectively adapt to and cope with compound climate risks such as extreme heat waves. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

Gérard Hutter; Kalliopi Sapountzaki; Mark Scherner; Thomas Thaler; Jasmin Uttner; Michael Friesenecker

doi:10.1080/02697459.2026.2720449

August 24, 2026Planning Practice and Research

Strategic spatial planning and compound climate risks – towards a comparative research agenda for European cities

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To establish a comparative research agenda examining how strategic spatial planning can mitigate compound climate risks and rising temperature extremes across European cities.
Conceptual framework synthesis evaluating urban climate adaptation policies and spatial planning structures across European municipalities.
Assessment of emerging compound climate vulnerabilities driven by increasing mean temperatures and frequent heat waves.
Highlights growing urban vulnerability across Europe driven by rising mean temperatures and unprecedented heat wave frequency and intensity.
Establishes a structured comparative framework to integrate compound climate hazards into future urban spatial development strategies.

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Conceptual review evaluates strategic spatial planning against compound climate risks in European cities, highlighting the need for a comparative research framework.

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