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Research findings quantify the impact of workplace temperature (cold and heat) on work time loss, revealing a U-shaped relationship https://lnkd.in/eNUe3Fp6

We are pleased to announce that all content from the First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum is now publicly available on the Global Heat Health Information Network website!   Explore resources, including:  - Presentation slide decks - e-Posters and photos - Session recordings Access the content here: https://lnkd.in/gDK4pJp3 Global Heat Health Information Network World Health Organization World Meteorological Organization NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine NUS Physiology Project HeatSafe GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub Jason Kai Wei LEE #SEAHHF #HeatHealth #ClimateAction #GHHIN #SoutheastAsia #Resilience #GlobalHealth

⚠️ Strengthening Global Governance for Extreme Heat ⚠️ As extreme heat events become more frequent and deadly, strong governance is critical to protect communities and save lives. In the first of its kind technical consultation, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the Global Heat Health Information Network recently convened a broad coalition of experts from 12 countries, 15 international organizations, leading academic institutions, and NGOs. 🌍 The goal? A coordinated global framework to manage heat risks more effectively. This consultation marked an important step in responding to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat, ensuring that governments, policymakers, and communities are better prepared for rising temperatures. The consultation was held as part of a broader initiative led by the WMO-UNDRR Centre of Excellence for Disaster and Climate Resilience, the Global Heat Health Information Network, and Duke University’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub, which is working to create an Extreme Heat Decision-Support Package for policymakers to navigate the growing complexity of heat risk governance. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM5SbzAw #HeatRisk #ExtremeHeat #ClimateAction #DisasterRiskReduction #Resilience António Guterres

It’s incredible that two weeks have passed since we wrapped up the First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum! Across four impactful days, we exchanged knowledge, shared experiences, and explored actionable strategies to address the critical challenges of heat and health in Southeast Asia. The forum underscored the multi-disciplinary nature of the heat challenge and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration, as we gathered experts from diverse fields of the built environment, climate & weather services, communications, disaster management, engineering, environment, public health, humanities & social sciences, mental health, thermal physiology, occupational health & safety, and more. One of the most heartwarming aspects these past two weeks has been reading posts from our delegates, who shared their personal insights and reflections from the forum. Your contributions remind us of the strength and inspiration that this community brings to the global conversation on heat health. 📸 Relive the moments by visiting the Forum photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/gDCVDbXg If you’d like to use any photos, kindly include this credit: Photo Credit: GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub & HRPC, NUS Medicine #SEAHHF Hub Partnerships: As the GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub focuses on building partnerships across the region, we invite you to express your interest in joining the Hub - https://lnkd.in/gXH_uMGR For those who have already reached out, thank you for your interest—we’ll be in touch shortly! We look forward to leveraging on our collective strengths to shape holistic heat health solutions in the region. Let’s keep the conversation going—your ideas and voices are essential as we work towards a more resilient future for our communities. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and tag us with #SEAHHF! Global Heat Health Information Network GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub World Health Organization World Meteorological Organization NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine NUS Physiology Project HeatSafe #HeatHealth #ClimateAction #SoutheastAsia #GHHIN #Resilience #GHHIN #Resilience #GlobalHealth

⚠️ Strengthening Global Governance for Extreme Heat ⚠️ As extreme heat events become more frequent and deadly, strong governance is critical to protect communities and save lives. In the first of its kind technical consultation, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the Global Heat Health Information Network recently convened a broad coalition of experts from 12 countries, 15 international organizations, leading academic institutions, and NGOs. 🌍 The goal? A coordinated global framework to manage heat risks more effectively. This consultation marked an important step in responding to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat, ensuring that governments, policymakers, and communities are better prepared for rising temperatures. The consultation was held as part of a broader initiative led by the WMO-UNDRR Centre of Excellence for Disaster and Climate Resilience, the Global Heat Health Information Network, and Duke University’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub, which is working to create an Extreme Heat Decision-Support Package for policymakers to navigate the growing complexity of heat risk governance. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM5SbzAw #HeatRisk #ExtremeHeat #ClimateAction #DisasterRiskReduction #Resilience António Guterres

Our first Heat Health digest of the year is full of big news and opportunities: ➡️ Outcomes and materials from the 1st Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum ➡️ Global experts and UN entities align approach for heat risk governance ➡️ Research, tools, publications, vacancies and funding opportunities and more Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eZi2dtF2

Our Network’s first-ever Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum brought together 250 experts in Singapore to tackle one of the region’s fastest-growing threats: extreme heat. Explore the following coverage from media partner The Straits Times and journalism fellows from the Internews Earth Journalism Network: ➡️ Degrees of danger: Beating the heat in South-east Asia https://lnkd.in/eE2Cy3xv ➡️ NUS-based hub to build a regional network that can respond to South-east Asia’s heat problem https://lnkd.in/e8ayAFZu ➡️ Traditional medicine has a role to play in treating heat injuries, but more research is needed https://lnkd.in/gvAJPtB2 ➡️ ‘Heat stress is a silent killer’: How heat can affect mental health in workers https://lnkd.in/gFCXFt2A ➡️ Early action plans for heat a priority for Red Cross and Red Crescent network https://lnkd.in/eQwaDvJ5 ➡️ Use fan with air-con set at higher temperature to stay cool, save energy: Expert at heat forum https://lnkd.in/g9k3iqz6 ➡️ It’s time to take the heat seriously, experts warn https://lnkd.in/expbvZTx ➡️ Lives under the scorching sun: Outdoor workers racing against climate change https://lnkd.in/eiBfVvvY ➡️ Life Without Power Spells Daily Misery for Yangon’s Residents https://lnkd.in/eWmQ8uZ2 Heat Resilience & Performance Centre National University of Singapore #SEAHHF

As global temperatures rise, ceiling fans are essential for millions who lack access to air conditioning. In India, nearly 90% of households use ceiling fans. By 2038, an estimated 950 million fans will be installed across the country — more than double the number in 2017. Adopting super-efficient ceiling fans on a large scale could help India avoid 16 million metric tons of CO2e emissions annually by 2038. However, high upfront costs remain a barrier, leading many to choose cheaper but less efficient options. Collaborative innovation within the ceiling fan industry can drive advancements and make energy-efficient technologies more affordable for everyone. Learn more ⬇️ via Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) #SustainableCooling #CoolingForAll #EnergyEfficiency #CeilingFans #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #EmissionsReductions #ClimateMitigation

According to WMO, 2024 was the warmest year on record, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average. At #COP29, IPCC Chair Jim Skea stressed our chances of limiting warming to 1.5 °C are hanging on a very slender thread. IPCC's Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Report, released in March 2023, shows that continued greenhouse gas emissions will lead to increasing global warming, with the best estimate of reaching 1.5°C in the near term in considered scenarios and modelled pathways. Every increment of warming results in rapidly escalating compounding and cascading hazards and related losses & damages.More intense heatwaves, heavier rainfall & other weather extremes further increase risks for human health & ecosystems. Deep, rapid, and sustained mitigation and accelerated implementation of adaptation actions in this decade would reduce projected losses and damages for humans and ecosystems. Read more from #IPCC's Synthesis Report ➡️ https://bit.ly/SRYRpt23 Read more from WMO: https://lnkd.in/eDDEFkZ4

With the World Meteorological Organization just declaring 2024 as the warmest year on record, we wrapped up an engaging and dynamic four days at the first Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum hosted by the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN).   From the Launch of the GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub to inspiring keynotes, engaging expert roundtables, insightful panel presentations, and dynamic parallel sessions, this Forum brought together passionate individuals from across the region committed to understanding, collaborating and taking action to protect lives and livelihoods, together.    Key highlights include:  ✅ Powerful insights on how to address the urgent need for global and regional action on heat and health. ✅ Engaging discussions with experts, practitioners, and changemakers sharing knowledge, best practices and driving innovative solutions. ✅ Site visits that showcased real-world applications of heat resilience strategies. ✅ Productive meetings to strengthen partnerships and shape the future of heat health action in the region.   Our greatest thanks to the World Health Organization, World Meteorological Organization, and Wellcome Trust for the amazing support and to Ms. Ko Barrett, Senior Minister of State Poh-Koon Koh (Dr), Prof. Yap-Seng CHONG, and Dr. Joy Shumake-Guillemot, DrPH for anchoring the conversations.    We look forward to continue building on our collective strengths to tackle heat-related challenges and make a lasting difference in our communities. Join us this year as we dive deep and drive positive action through the Southeast Asia Hub.   💡 Express your interest to join the Hub here: https://lnkd.in/gg7nUXBX More information on the launch of the Southeast Asia Hub here: https://lnkd.in/gD9Md4qX   #SEAHHF #HeatHealth #ClimateAction #Collaboration #GHHIN #SoutheastAsia #Resilience #GlobalHealth   Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore National University of Singapore NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine NUS Physiology Project HeatSafe