Urban and Heat Learning Journey
Session 2
Navigating Heat Science and Urban Complexity
This 4-part Learning Journey, led by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, is a space for Alliance members and other DRR practitioners to explore and learn about urban and heat resilience.
The Learning Journey has been designed for both synchronous learning, joining live, interactive online sessions, or asynchronous learning, by accessing materials independently and at your own pace.
This second session, held August 8th 2024, explored current research and scientific approaches in the field of heat and examined best practices, applications, and connections in urban-heat resilience.
Watch the full recording of the session or, if easier, review the selected resources and summary documents below.
GUEST SPEAKERS
| Roop Singh | Sunandan Tiwari |
|---|---|
| Climate Risk Advisor and Head of Urban and Attribution at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, shared a presentation on Heatwaves in Cities. The mission of the Climate Centre, an IFRC Global Reference Centre hosted by the Netherlands Red Cross in The Hague, is to support the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its partners in reducing the impacts of climate change and extreme-weather events on vulnerable people. | Director of Global Implementation at ICLEI. ICLEI is a global network of more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. ICLEI engages at the local to global levels, shaping policy and sparking action to transform urban environments worldwide. This session included an informal interview with Sunandan on navigating urban complexity. |
KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PRACTITIONERS
Climate change is amplifying heatwave events, which poses significant challenges for public health and infrastructure.
Urban areas are increasingly at risk due to the urban heat island effect.
Successful urban heat interventions depend on alignment with city agendas.
Incorporating locally relevant adaptation strategies is essential.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS AND RESOURCES
Have a look at the following short videos on key topics shared during the session.
On heat waves in cities, with Roop Singh
Navigating urban complexity, with Sunandan Tiwari
Interested in learning more?
See below for resources related to the session.
Related Resources
Urban and Heat Directory: a compilation of existing tools, information, and guidance documents on urban heat resilience, aiming to support Alliance country teams with their urban programming approaches.
Thank you for joining us! We look forward to seeing you at the next session.For more information, please contact:Francisco Ianni
Senior Officer, Floods Resilience
[email protected]