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The Business Station – Podcast: Are Southeast Asians better at dealing with heatwaves?

For us Southeast Asians, dealing with the heat and humidity is part and parcel of our everyday lives. But with climate change causing more intense and frequent heat waves beyond what we’re used to, how are our bodies coping?

11 Sep 2024

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CNA: Singapore employers to face higher costs, operational challenges in preparing for erratic weather

As Singapore begins to experience the effects of climate change, what does this mean for employers in the outdoor sector?

02 Oct 2024

ST PHOTOS: GAVIN FOO, GIN TAY, JASON QUAH, KUA CHEE SIONG

The Straits Times: Hot and bothered: Can S’pore’s outdoor workers beat the rising heat?

Read on to gain insights into the risks from heat and a reality check on how much we still have to learn from how it affects workers and how best to protect them.

07 Oct 2024

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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.

Understanding of Heat-Health Impact in Subtropical High-density Cities: An Experience from Hong Kong

This lecture, given by Prof Ren Chao from the University of Hong Kong, will share new findings of the current situation of extreme hot weather in Hong Kong and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to bridge the scientific world and society.

21 Feb 2024

Organised by: HRPC

The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses

The seminar, titled "The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses", will bring experts together and promote collaboration in the realm of heat health research. The talks will encompass a wide range of topics, which include the nature of extreme heat events, the impact of extreme heat on each nation's health, mechanisms underlying heat-related illnesses and strategies to manage these illnesses.

26 Jan 2024

Organised by: HRPC and Duke-NUS' PERC