Extreme heat events in Vietnam must be studied more extensively to develop efficient adaptation policies.

Climate change drives increased extreme heat events worldwide and Vietnam is no exception to this. Exposure to very high temperatures can have serious consequences on health and work capacity, which could negatively impact the prosperity of the country in future decades. We performed a literature review to identify the main knowledge gaps on this issue and provide some recommendations. Findings suggest that the subject remains under-studied and that more research is needed to better anticipate potential heat-related damages at both country-scale and city-scale and to tailor efficient adaptation policies.