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Vulnerability and Resilience: Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Urban Slums and Informal Settlements

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  • Ricky Anak Kemarau

    (Earth Observation Centre, Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.)

  • Nik Norliati Fitri Md Nor

    (Geography Section, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia)

Abstract

The escalating consequences of climate change on urban slums present a critical area of study due to their disproportionate vulnerability to extreme weather events. This scoping review synthesizes global research on the multifaceted impacts of climate change on informal settlements, emphasizing socioeconomic factors that amplify risks, such as poor housing quality, low socioeconomic position, inadequate urban planning, and limited access to essential infrastructure. By evaluating adaptation strategies and policy recommendations from selected high and moder-ate-quality studies, this paper highlights the urgent need for comprehensive, community-focused climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The objective representation of these findings under-scores the importance of inclusive policy formulations and resource distribution to enhance the resilience of low-income communities against climate change.

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  • Ricky Anak Kemarau & Nik Norliati Fitri Md Nor, 2025. "Vulnerability and Resilience: Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Urban Slums and Informal Settlements," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 2482-2493, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-3:p:2482-2493
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