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The Straits Times

National heatwave response plan a signal that Singapore should start taking heat seriously

The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for. Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.

05 Apr 2025

Chris Mouyiaris / Alamy

Diary: Three days of planetary health discussions in Malaysia

A particularly interesting session that resonated with most of the participants was one led by Jason Lee, a professor at the National University of Singapore’s Heat Resilience and Performance Centre. He touched on the health risks of heat stress and the need to protect vulnerable populations like the elderly, with community and religious leaders identified as crucial messengers for heat-related interventions.

02 Apr 2025

The Straits Times

Singapore’s new heatwave response plan includes cooling spaces, suspension of outdoor activities

The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for. Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.

20 Mar 2025

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23rd International Congress of Biometeorology

Biometeorology is an interdisciplinary science studying the interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms – plants, animals and humans. The most important question that biometeorology answers is: How does weather and climate impact the well-being of all living creatures? The International Society of Biometeorology strives to be the most comprehensive international organization bringing scientists together whose work is motivated by this overarching question.

14 May 2023 - 17 May 2023

Organised by: The International Society of Biometeorology

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