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Early action plans for heat a priority for Red Cross and Red Crescent network

One of the world’s largest humanitarian networks, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is urging governments globally to take early action in preparing their communities for the impacts of heat.

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.

The Straits Times: Beating the heat a growing challenge for seniors, outdoor workers

Associate Professor Jason Lee, director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre at the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, suggests: “In the near future, we could have cooling shelters or mobile cooling boxes at housing estates for vulnerable folks.”

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.

Smart Uniforms That Sense Soldier Heat Health Status Among the Ideas Proposed by HRPC

Smart uniforms that can monitor an individual’s susceptibility to ambient heat may soon be a reality for the SAF.

Eco-Business: ‘Boiling frogs for the longest time’: Why Southeast Asia is finally warming to heat research

Learn more about the priorities of the centre for the year ahead and why heat-related research is crucial for Southeast Asia.

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Human-centred AI for positive impact

“Older adults are not a one-size-fits-all group. CURATE.DTx recognises that even the same person may perform differently from day to day. By using their own performance data to adapt and improve, the system offers training that is both personalised and dynamic,” said Dr Remus who is also Senior Research Fellow at the Heat and Resilience Performance Centre at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

15 Jul 2025

Zhang Junjie

Global warming may affect the tourist experience. Scholar: The impact of high temperatures on the tourism industry has not been revealed.

Global warming may affect the tourist experience and even tourism revenue, but the interviewed scholars believe that the impact of hot weather on the local tourism industry is not obvious at present, and the exact impact needs to be further studied.

07 Jul 2025

Kwong Kai Cong

Sentosa uses thermal insulating coatings and spray systems to help visitors cool off and make travel more enjoyable

Local attractions such as Sentosa are taking steps to improve visitors' experience on hot days, including piloting thermal insulation coatings and cooling spray systems. The Sentosa Development Authority plans to publish the results of the outdoor "thermal comfort" study by October at the latest, which will provide guidance on long-term measures for islands to cope with global warming.

07 Jul 2025

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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