1st GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum
Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 10, 2025
Host:
Southeast Asia Hub
Location:
Singapore
The First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum took place from 7-10 January 2025 in Singapore, convening 250 experts from diverse sectors and launching the regional Southeast Asia Hub.
The Forum fostered dialogue on the unique aspects of Southeast Asia’s heat challenge, and the importance of contributions from researchers, policymakers, and individuals from the region, emphasizing the need to synchronize efforts to formulate effective solutions. Key thematic areas included Urban Heat, Heat at Work, and Traditional & Cultural Heat Management Practices. Engaging discussions emerged around the significance of traditional and cultural practices and the critical role of media and communications in tackling heat-health issues.
Looking ahead, the regional Southeast Asia Heat Health Hub aims to forge strategic partnerships and initiate efforts in research and capacity building, translating science into actionable strategies and solutions, and enhancing information sharing and communication.
About the GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub:
The Southeast Asia Hub is a regional hub of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN), anchored at the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) at the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The mission of GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub is to advance partnership, collaboration, and advocacy within Southeast Asia to protect and prepare for the impacts of heat on human health and well-being.