Systemic Intersections of Ecological Resilience, Urban Heat Islands, and Public Health

| With the growth of urbanization and the increasing vulnerability caused by climate change, urban resilience has emerged as a key approach in planning for sustainability. One of the major challenges in this field is the lack of interdisciplinary research that comprehensively analyzes the systemic interactions between ecological resilience, urban heat island mitigation, and human health. The primary objective of this study is to identify the shared criteria between ecological resilience, urban heat island mitigation, and human health through an interdisciplinary approach. Additionally, this research seeks to answer how ecological resilience can enhance biological, psychological, and social health by reducing urban heat islands and whether a multi-layered, systemic model can explain the non-mechanical (network-based) relationship among these factors. The PRISMA systematic methodology was employed to identify common criteria among the three mentioned domains. By analyzing previous studies and reviewing existing data, a conceptual framework was developed to better understand the systemic interactions among these components. This research proposes a multi-layered resilience framework, conceptualizing ecological resilience, urban heat island mitigation, and public health as interdependent components within an adaptive urban system. The findings indicate that integrating these three concepts into a systemic approach can enhance cities' adaptive capacity and reduce environmental stressors. Furthermore, this study highlights the necessity of considering urban resilience as a multi-scalar and interdisciplinary challenge, extending beyond conventional ecological or health-focused interventions. Future research is recommended to develop operational models for assessing and predicting the impacts of these interactions.