The Role of Technology in Climate Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review and Mapping Study Approach

Strengthening climate resilience is a global priority, essential for ensuring sustainable development and improving overall well-being. Digital technology and innovation play a pivotal role in enhancing this resilience. This paper aims to examine literature related to the role of technology in supporting climate resilience, as indexed in the Scopus database. A total of 22 articles were reviewed, employing systematic literature review and mapping study methods. The analysis covered publication sources, annual publication trends, contributing countries, research approaches, related issues, and the most cited papers, utilizing Excel 365 for data processing. Additionally, VOSviewer was used to visually analyze keyword occurrences. The review reveals a strong connection between technology and climate resilience, with digital technology being the most prominent focus. Key strategies for strengthening climate resilience include developing tools and methods that facilitate emission reductions, enhance resource efficiency, and improve climate risk management. The findings indicate a growing research trend on climate resilience, predominantly addressing carbon emissions, corporate finance, logistics, drought, asset management, and climate change mitigation. The 22 articles reviewed are categorized into various topics, with digital technology emerging as the most studied area, comprising 6 documents (27.27%). Following this, 4 papers (18.18%) explore the topic of smart agriculture. Other notable topics include energy transition and smart cities, each with 3 papers (13.64%). Additional research themes include green innovation, renewable energy sources, rural water providers, and the role of higher education institutions. Advancing climate resilience necessitates leveraging advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twins. These technologies enable real-time analysis and environmental monitoring, fostering better adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impacts of climate change effectively.