Heat Lexicon

The Heat Lexicon comprises some 230 definitions of phrases relating to the theme of heat, that are used in the field of climate adaptation. The phrases mainly concern heat in urban areas, and everything related to such issues. It also contains phrases that rather pertain to climate change and its effects.

For whom?

The Heat Lexicon is intended for professionals and government professionals engaged in climate adaptation.

How can the Lexicon be used?

The theme of heat features a wide range of phrases whose meaning is not always clear. To prevent misunderstandings, it is important for everyone in the climate adaptation field to use uniform definitions of such phrases. The Heat Lexicon helps to align the definitions. It collects all the heat phrases in a conceptual framework featuring clear definitions.

Who has developed the Lexicon?

The Geonovum government foundation has developed the Heat Lexicon under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Geonovum has set down the definitions of the concepts in collaboration with a range of parties involved in this field. The Lexicon is managed by the Climate Adaptation Services foundation, which the Ministry has commissioned to explore how the Lexicon can be supplemented and improved. For example, in the future, it could serve as the basis for a heat information centre, in which data on heat are collected and exchanged in a uniform manner.

Are you interested in contributing or do you have questions?

The Lexicon has been compiled in a short period of time. Many definitions are based on the Van Dale dictionaries or on Wikipedia. Ergo, the Lexicon could do with further improvement. To this end, the Climate Adaptation Services foundation will enlist the services of experts in the fields of climate adaptation and heat. Furthermore, it will investigate for which parties the Lexicon might be of interest. Do you want to assist in its further development, do you have any suggestions for improvement, or do you have questions regarding the Lexicon? Please contact us via the helpdesk.

Date of publication

1 September 2023