Planning for Extreme Heat: International Experiences and Lessons Learned

Following the hottest summer on record, cities and policymakers around the world are directing renewed attention to planning for extreme heat. Initiatives around the world, from the development of Heat Action Plans in India to innovative early warning systems in Greece, show promise in saving lives during hot summer weather. What lessons can be learned from the people implementing these initiatives? And what new tools and resources are being developed to accelerate their work? This panel will showcase Chief Heat Officers from Dhaka and UN-Habitat, as well as a comprehensive heat planning tool currently being tested around the world.