CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND AIR QUALITY

Green Infrastructure Strategies for Lima

Authors

  • Federico Napoli Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.13141

Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges for urban environments, especially in cities like Lima. This study investigates the intersection of climate resilience and air quality in Lima, focusing on the role of green infrastructure. Through analysis, it underscores the importance of implementing green infrastructure strategies to mitigate the effects of the urban heat island, improve air quality, and enhance overall urban livability. The study highlights the necessity for interventions at multiple scales, emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts at both local and regional levels to address the complex challenges of climate change and urbanization in Lima.

Author Biography

Federico Napoli, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Architect graduated from the University of Palermo (Italy) and university lecturer committed to sustainability issues applied to architecture and urban planning, aiming to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and initiate ecological transition as a measure to adapt to climate change. A continuously learning professor, dedicated to personal and professional growth with the aim of providing quality education and service to the community. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Urban Sustainability and Regeneration at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), working on a thesis about healthy cities and air quality in urban planning.

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Published

2025-01-26

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Section

SIIU 2024 CORDOBA