Singapores Resilience Extreme Urban Heat Ranked 19Th Globally Savills
Singapore has been ranked as the 19th most prepared city out of 30 global cities to deal with extreme urban heat, according to a new Heat Resilience Index by Savills. The index evaluates a city’s average and record high temperatures in 2023, along with its environmental practices, social policies, and governance.
Despite being a tropical country, European cities dominate the top ranks, with Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Stockholm taking the top three spots due to their cooler climates and progressive environmental policies. In the Asia Pacific region, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney were among the top 20 cities, with Tokyo ranking the highest at 4th place.
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Savills’ director of Earth Chris Cummings highlights the importance of considering urban heat in city planning. He explains that higher land values facing parks and water bodies often lead to a concentration of taller buildings, resulting in a “wall effect” that traps heat in the urban environment.
Excessive heat can worsen air pollution, increase the risk of wildfires, and heighten the possibility of flooding, all of which can undermine a city’s attractiveness as a place to live, work, and invest. Paul Tostevin, Savills’ director of world research, emphasizes that it is imperative for real estate owners to ensure that their properties can adapt to climate changes, future energy-related legislation, and physical risks, such as building damage caused by extreme heat.