‘Extreme heat is already a health emergency – the intensifying El Niño will push more people into crisis’ - Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
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By the Climate CentreThe four-day in-person Global Heat Forum – the first of its kind, which included at least 20 participants from the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement – designed to “unlock finance and supercharge solutions on extreme heat” ended in Bangkok yesterday. At least 650 people – including scientists, business leaders, philanthropists and health experts among others – from some 70 countries took part. “Together we connected evidence, lived experience, and practical solutions for extreme heat action,” organizers the Global Heat Health Information Network said. “We identified priorities, investment opportunities, and the conditions needed to scale what works.”Speakers spanned a wide variety of sectors, government agencies and contexts, GHHIN added. The week also brought new resources and support for regional action and connections. Specialists from both private and public sectors joined the forum to identify solutions from local and global perspectives to help communities adapt in an era of increasing extreme heat.
The IFRC gave a presentation on World Disasters Report and Climate Centre Head of Programmes Julie Arrighi outlined action on heat being taken by National
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