Territorial adaptation in peri-urban areas and analytical perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goals in light of the literature

Abstract

The study aimed to map and analyze the main theoretical frameworks on climate change, extreme climate events, climate mitigation and adaptation, peri-urban areas, and nature-based solutions with a focus on examining how these themes are related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and 13. In conducting this mapping, the study sought to gather and synthesize existing knowledge, highlighting key gaps and trends found in the literature. The research adopted a qualitative approach, characterizing itself as a theoretical and analytical study based on a literature review, whose data analysis was conducted using the content analysis technique proposed by Laurence Bardin (2016), with support from the ATLAS.ti software. The originality of the work lies in investigating how themes associated with the SDGs have been addressed in the international literature, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the area. The results indicate that, although most articles examine the SDGs, their engagement tends to lack depth; furthermore, SDGs 11 and 13 appear with low incidence, and are generally linked to discussions about climate change, mitigation, and adaptation. From a theoretical and methodological point of view, the research offers insights to guide future studies and evaluate the presence of the SDGs, especially SDGs 11 and 13, in global urban climate actions, including the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence in data analysis. From a social and environmental perspective, the investigation highlights an alignment between local perceptions and broader climate trends, reinforcing the relevance of local knowledge and the articulation between science, public policies, and community actions.