Singapores Resilience Extreme Urban Heat Ranked 19Th Globally Savills
In a new report by Savills, Singapore has been ranked 19th among 30 global cities for its preparedness to deal with extreme urban heat. The Heat Resilience Index assesses a city’s ability to handle heat by taking into account its average and record high temperatures in 2023 as well as its environmental practices, social policies and governance.
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The top ranks of the index are dominated by European cities, with Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Stockholm taking the first three spots due to their cooler climates and progressive environmental policies. In the Asia Pacific region, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney are among the top 20 cities, with Tokyo ranking the highest at 4th place.
Savills’ director of Earth, Chris Cummings, emphasizes the importance of considering urban heat in city planning. He points out that the concentration of tall buildings near parks and water bodies, driven by high land values, often creates a “wall effect” that traps heat in the urban environment.
According to Savills, excessive heat exacerbates air pollution, increases the risk of wildfires, and heightens the risk of flooding, making a city less attractive as a place to live, work, and do business. Paul Tostevin, Savills’ director of world research, adds that it also puts real estate owners at risk, as buildings may suffer damage due to extreme heat.
As climate change and sustainability become more pressing issues, it is essential for real estate owners to ensure that their properties are capable of adapting to these changes and comply with future energy-related legislation. This will not only protect their investment but also help maintain the attractiveness of the city as a whole.