Heatwaves and Health: community-based health resilience in a warming world
Sep 23, 2024
Host:
Climate Week NYC
Location:
New York
With global temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, the world is facing a critical moment to safeguard public health in the face of extreme heat. Heat is now the number one weather-related killer in the U.S., and the need for innovative, long-term solutions has never been more urgent, particularly in communities that are already vulnerable. A multi-sector approach – including healthcare, governments, NGOs and business – is essential to ensure community-based healthcare adaptation and resilience.