[Webinar] Urban Heat in South Asia: Integrating People and Place in Adapting to Rising Temperatures скачать в хорошем качестве

[Webinar] Urban Heat in South Asia: Integrating People and Place in Adapting to Rising Temperatures

Heat poses a growing and inequitable threat to cities in South Asia. Planners and policymakers in the region need to ensure that urban planning and development does not contribute to and is adapted to higher temperatures in the face of climate change and the urban heat island effect. This session will delve into the interplay between urban environments, vulnerable populations, and the escalating risks posed by rising temperatures in South Asia. Experts from academia, public policy, and the nonprofit sector will present their perspectives on enhancing urban heat resilience in three major South Asian cities. ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission. http://www.gfdrr.org ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org