Bracing Future Heat: A Reality Check on Heat Risks and Preparedness

This past summer, Hong Kong experienced unprecedented extreme heat, breaking historical records and underscoring the growing impact of climate change. What was once considered exceptional is increasingly likely to become the norm in the future. The impacts of such conditions on communities, the workforce, and vulnerable populations are becoming more severe. As temperatures continue to rise, the consequences for public health and occupational safety are intensifying across multiple sectors, highlighting the urgent need for effective responses.

As part of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CARE) workshop series, the Division of Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for the Environment at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology organized this workshop to take stock of lessons learned from the summer of 2024. Building on the Surviving the Heat public forum in May, which aimed to raise awareness and alert stakeholders to the growing threat of extreme heat, this workshop focused on reviewing these challenges and identifying actionable strategies for resilience and preparedness.

The event brought together weather and climate experts, industry leaders, health professionals, NGOs, and community organisations supporting vulnerable groups to engage in meaningful dialogue and share insights on adapting to this pressing issue.

For more on the event, click here.

Date: Thursday December 5th 2024

Time: 9:30AM – 12:30PM HKT

Location: 30/F, Tower 1, The Millennity, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong