Cooling the Urban Landscape: Discussing Tomorrow's Urban Heat Challenges
Online Event | 24 September
The event is focused on addressing the prominent issue of urban heat and heat islands. It will discuss the current urban heat situation in the Northern Hemisphere and its impact on communities. Examples from Warsaw, London, Mumbai, and Baltimore will be presented as existential cases. The theme revolves around exploring the multifaceted aspects of temperature rise and improving pedestrian environments through urban green infrastructure. Through informative presentations and insightful panel discussions, the event aims to provide practical recommendations and innovative solutions for mitigating urban heat and creating sustainable, heat-resilient cities in future scenarios. The goal of the event is to encourage knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to create a greener, healthier, and more livable urban environment for everyone.
Location: Zoom
Date: September 3 and 10, 2023
Event Language: English
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