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NUS scientist wants to expand research to help vulnerable groups in S’pore, S-E Asia beat the heat

ears of record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves have made heat an issue that governments around the world are increasingly paying attention to. Singapore, for example, has rolled out a national heat advisory as well as heatwave response plans for various sectors. Heat-reflective paint will also coat more HDB blocks by 2030.

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 Guardian: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health

“In Singapore, [and] in the tropics, we are the boiling frogs for the longest time. Our leeway is getting very tight; it’s time for us to [realise] we are being cooked, and today’s solutions are not good enough.” says Associate Professor Jason Kai Wei Lee.

The Straits Times: Experts on why heat may affect the elderly more; new heat stress advisory shares tips on cooling down

Contrary to popular belief among the elderly, drinking cold water is an effective way to cool the body and reduce the risk of heat stress, according to Associate Professor Jason Lee Kai Wei, who heads the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre.

联合早报: 天气酷热看诊人数增 医生吁防暑警惕高温疾病

Climate change and an aging population mean that heat-related illnesses are no longer limited to outdoor workers. Everyone needs to be vigilant, especially the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions. Photo: Lianhe Zaobao/Chen Binqin

Use fan with air-con set at higher temperature to stay cool, save energy: Expert at heat forum

To feel cooler on a hot day, set the air-conditioner at a higher temperature than you intended and also turn on the fan – doing this conserves energy, too. The “hybrid cooling” solution was piloted at an office space in the Zero Energy Plus Building at the BCA Academy in Singapore.

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Zaobao

Nearly 400 local people fell ill due to extreme heat last year, more than in previous years

The weather is getting hotter and the risk of heat stroke is greater. There were nearly 400 cases of extreme heat in Hong Kong last year, which is higher than the annual average from 2020 to 2023.

09 Mar 2026

CNA

Singapore to set up new Heat Resilience Policy Office to tackle rising temperatures

A new Heat Resilience Policy Office aims to coordinate whole-of-government efforts to help Singapore tackle the growing impacts of rising heat. It will bring together heat resilience efforts across various agencies, oversee research efforts and represent Singapore internationally on heat issues. The government will also launch a heat resilience research and development programme. It will include a S$40-million fund to step up studies in areas like community heat resilience.

03 Mar 2026

Huawei

The heat inside: Why urban heat is a hidden health crisis — and how cities can fight back

Associate Professor Jason Lee directs the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and chairs the Global Heat Health Information Network's Southeast Asia Hub.

06 Feb 2026

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Biosensors 2023

This premier event and the largest in the field celebrates its 33rd anniversary with another excellent line-up of twelve plenary and invited keynote speakers, high-quality contributed oral talks, two summer schools, large poster sessions and an exhibition.

5 Jun 2023 - 8 Jun 2023

Organised by: Elsevier/Biosensors & Bioelectronics

WSH Forum on Heat Stress Management 2023

The WSH Forum on Heat Stress Management 2023 was held on 25 May 2023 to highlight the importance for employers to manage heat stress risks at workplaces. Co-organised by the Ministry of Manpower and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council, the event gave insights to participants on heat stress management and the various methods that can be adopted to protect workers from heat stress risks.

25 May 2023

Organised by: WSH Council

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