Friday, December 1, 2023

15:00 - 16:00

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As climate change drives temperatures higher, cities – where the built environment traps and amplifies heat, and entire neighborhoods can become heat islands – find themselves on the frontlines of the crisis. Chief Heat Officers, city officials who develop and coordinate a unified local response to heat stress, offer an innovative model for accelerating a city’s heat adaptation efforts. In this session, Chief Heat Officers from cities around the world share valuable experiences, discuss impactful policies, explore nature-based solutions, and showcase innovative strategies for building urban resilience to extreme heat.

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