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CNA Explains: As temperatures hit record highs in Singapore and around the world, what can we do to beat the heat?

Read on to learn what the heat can do to us and how we can do to battle the heat.

WMO: Towards a weather-ready and climate resilient ASEAN

HRPC was proud to welcome WMO Secretary-General, Prof Celeste Saulo and share our ongoing research efforts and regional initiatives. Prof Saulo experienced firsthand the projected mid-century weather conditions for Singapore in our climatic chamber and the VR used for studying task performance and risk-taking behavior under heat stress.

NUS Medicine: Medications for chronic diseases affect the body’s ability to regulate body temperature, keep cool

Associate Professor Jason Lee Kai Wei emphasizes the importance to study the mechanisms of altered thermoregulation in individuals with diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions to prevent heat-induced conditions, where this is most relevant in Singapore with rapidly ageing population and rising ambient temperatures.

The Straits Times: Extra protection against sunburn needed, as UV index in S’pore hits extreme levels on Wed afternoon

The UV index in S’pore hit extreme levels on the afternoon of Mar 27. Read on to find out how to protect yourself from high UV radiation.

The Straits Times: Scientists worried by future warmer nights want to help workers, residents in S’pore sleep better

With warmer nights in store for the future, more research is needed to study the impact of heat on sleep quality.

Daily Cuts – S1E314: Tips for beating the heat in Singapore

How can we beat the heat as Singapore gets hotter? CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Associate Professor Jason Lee, Director, Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore to get some tips.

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Confronting the Climate Crisis – experts warn of more deadly extreme weather fueled by global warming.

Experts warn of more deadly extreme weather fueled by global warming.

12 Nov 2024

CNA

SportSG, NUS join hands in enhancing athlete performance in hot climates

Singapore's sports science and sports medicine experts say the country's tropical climate gives it an opportunity to carve out a niche in heat management expertise for athletes. To develop this field, the national sports body is teaming up with a local university to develop a framework for athletes to enhance their training under extreme heat.

11 Nov 2024

Heat Resilience & Performance Centre

11th NUS-Cambridge Joint Symposium on Climate and Heat Health – Confronting global Challenges amidst escalating temperatures

The 11th NUS-Cambridge Joint Symposium on Climate and Heat Health convened a diverse array of experts, clinicians, and young researchers to tackle the pressing health impacts of climate change.

08 Nov 2024

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Upcoming Events

First GHHIN SEA Heat Health Forum

?️ Mark your calendars for 7-10 January 2025. As our region faces growing heat challenges from climate change, this forum will be a game-changer in shaping a heat-resilient Southeast Asia. Together, we’ll tackle urban heat, workplace exposure, and cultural & traditional perspectives, fostering partnerships and innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods.

Past Events

International Conference on Occupational Heat Stress: “Implementation of Practices, Sharing of Experiences”

The event will bring together selected governments, social partners, academics, and practitioners from the Arab States and around the world, to discuss and share expertise on heat stress research, and design of mitigation strategies, policies, and legislation.

9 May 2023 - 10 May 2023

Organised by: International Labour Organization

2023 International Conference on Occupational Hygiene and Occupational Medicine

Using AI Technology to Build a Human-Centered, Sustainable and Healthy Workplace.

21 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Organised by: National Taiwan University

Construction Safety Webinar: “Work-at-height”

The seminar will cover a wide range of topics including Work at Height accident case studies, common contraventions, WAH risk management, ladder safety, WAH safe work practices, technology applications for WAH, Heat Safety and much more.

31 Mar 2023

Organised by: The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd