In region Global and in group Global Shelter Cluster

Extreme Heat Working Group

Key Action Areas for Addressing Extreme Heat in the Asia-Pacific: Lessons from Regional Platforms

Title
Key Action Areas for Addressing Extreme Heat in the Asia-Pacific: Lessons from Regional Platforms
Publisher
DisasterKelly
Date
Type
Technical Support and Design
Source
Shelter Cluster
Language
English
Tags
Strategy Technical Guidance
Description

(From the web site): This special issue of Southasiadisasters.net, titled “Key Action Areas for Addressing Extreme Heat in the Asia-Pacific: Lessons from Regional Platforms”, focuses on strategies emerging from regional dialogues. It highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, early warning systems, nature-based cooling solutions, and inclusive governance. By integrating scientific innovation with community-led adaptation efforts, Asia-Pacific nations can bolster their resilience against extreme heat. The insights shared in this issue provide a blueprint for future policies, climate-responsive urban planning, and sustainable financing mechanisms.

Note that the document has a list of sources of information as the end of the document.