Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

¹ Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, 129337, Yaroslavskoe shosse, 26, Moscow, Russia
² Department of computers Techniques engineering, College of technical engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
³ Department of Computer Science & Engineering- AIML, KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, Chilkur(Vil), Moinabad(M), Ranga Reddy(Dist), Hyderabad, 500075,Telangana, India.
⁴ Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura- 140417, Punjab, India
⁵ Uttaranchal University, Dehradun - 248007, India
⁶ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India,
⁷ Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh-174103 India
⁸ Department of Civil Engineering, GLA University, Mathura-281406 (U.P.), India
⁹ Department of CSE, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

^* Corresponding Author: lunyakovma@mgsu.ru

Abstract

Coastal cities worldwide face increasing threats from climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and flooding. Enhancing the climate resilience of these cities is critical to mitigating the impacts of these threats on infrastructure, ecosystems, and human populations. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer powerful tools for analyzing vulnerabilities and guiding adaptation strategies. This paper investigates the climate resilience of coastal cities using GIS techniques to assess risks, map vulnerable areas, and propose adaptation measures. By combining spatial analysis and climate data, we evaluate three coastal cities—Miami, Mumbai, and Manila. The results show significant variations in vulnerability due to differences in geography, urban density, and socio-economic factors. We provide actionable recommendations for improving resilience, including zoning reforms, flood-resistant infrastructure, and community-based adaptive practices.