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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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Past Events

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

Inaugural Heat Health Open Forum

The forum highlighted how communities are being impacted around the world, and provided an exposé of innovative solutions being developed to address heat risks to human health.

28 Feb 2023

Organised by: Global Heat Health Information Network

2nd Heat Stress Cambodia Workshop

The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and the ministry of education youth and sport, is hosting a workshop to share knowledge on heat stress and its impact on human health and productivity. In addition, the workshop will also provide the update on research activities under the heat stress project, Funded by CCCA3.

16 Jan 2023

Organised by: Institute of Technology of Cambodia