20240508 Surviving the Heat: The Science and Adaptation Strategies for Extreme Heat

0:09 Opening Remarks
1:57 Presentation by Prof. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
12:02 Presentation by Dr. Tsz-cheung Lee
23:25 Presentation by Prof. Eun Soon Im
34:40 Panel 1
1:06:15 Presentation by Prof. Winston Chow
1:19:10 Presentation by Prof. Peter J. Crank
1:25:28 Presentation by Prof. Enrica De Cian
1:33:48 Presentation by Dr. Albert Salamanca
1:42:23 Presentation by Ms. Eva Yeung
1:52:45 Presentation by Prof. Laurence L Delina
2:01:01 Panel 2
About the event:
The relentless heat continues to break records in Hong Kong. This past March, temperatures soared to an astounding 31.5 degrees, shattering the 140-year-old mark and leaving the previous benchmark of 30.1 degrees far behind. An unprecedented four days saw temperatures exceeding 30 degrees - a stark reminder of the scorching summer ahead. Scientists warn this climate change-fueled El Nino summer threatens to push boundaries even further, surpassing the sweltering heat of recent years.
To address these urgent climate impacts, the HKUST Division of Environment and Sustainability, and Institute for the Environment are convening a public forum as part of CARE2024. World experts will present the latest science on extreme heat, focusing on rapidly warming urban Asia, including Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. The forum will explore heat's multifaceted societal effects - on vulnerable groups, mental health, and more. Discussions will center on innovative solutions from around the globe that could help mitigate extreme heat in these dynamic regions.
By bringing together leaders from climate science, the forum aims to both educate and inspire action for a more sustainable future for all.
Event Details: ienv.hkust.edu...