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Towards Liveable Cities: Extreme Heat Distribution in South African Cities

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Timothy Chambers1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Extreme temperatures have severe impacts on human health. In a climate that is projected to significantly warm in future, these imp...
Research, Hazard, Urban Resilience
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Extreme heat risk among informal sector workers based on perception in Nagpur, India

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Dr. Rajashree Kotharkar1, Sagar Rajopadhye1, Sanyukta Shaw1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The frequency and intensity of climate change phenomena such as heatwaves are increasin...
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Relationship between high temperatures and hospitalization risk in different ecological regions in Vietnam

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Nu Quy Linh Tran1,2, Thi Kim Hieu Ngo3, Thi Tuong Vy Nguyen3, Tran Ngoc Dang3, Son Nghiem4, Dung Phung5 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The increased ambient temperatures worldwid...
Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Hazard, Heat Wave
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Identification of local heat thresholds and related health impacts: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu Cities in Kenya

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Joyce Kimutai 1,2, Patricia Nying’uro1, Luke Harrington3, Wesley Oghera4, Friederike Otto5 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. As the climate warms, more days with extremely hot t...
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Managing Heat Stress Among Ready-made Clothing Workers in Bangladesh

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Farzana Yeasmin1 , Shannon Rutherford2 , Aaron Bach2 , Jean Palutikof3 , Fahim Tonmoy4, Fahmida Tofai5, Mahbubur Rahman1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The ready-made garme...
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Extreme Heat in Serbia

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Dragan Milosevic1, Stevan Savic1, Jelena Dunjic1, Daniela Arsenovic1, Zorana Luzanin2 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Hot summers with intensive heat waves lead to strong heat-r...
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Heat Risk Perceptions among different occupational groups in South India

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by PK Latha1, S Ranjith1, Vidhya Venugopal1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Dehydration and volume loss from climate-related excessive heat exposure can cause rapid mortality from ch...
Research
Research

Resident’s Perceptions of Extreme Heat in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Patience Chadambuka1, Sandra Bhatasara2, and Talent Moyo1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Focusing on rural and urban communities, the study sought to understand people’s perception...
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Research

Heat Risk Perception and Communication Strategies for Adaptation in Kampala City, Uganda

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Hakimu Sseviiri 1,2,3,4 , Paul Isolo Mukwaya1,2, Revocatus Twinomuhangi1,4, Kisira Yeeko1,3,5,6, Viola Nuwahereza3,7, Disan Byarugaba2,3, Patrick Kayima1,3,4 and Swabra Mandela Nakalanzi1,3,4 with funding support from ...
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Climate Change Impacts on Occupational Health of Farmers and Forestry Workers in Indonesia

23 Dec 2022
This research is carried out by Efi Yuliati Yovi1, Anindrya Nastiti2, Budi Kuncahyo1 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Climate change is a global issue that requires adequate preparation to avoid negative effects on h...

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