Cities in Action: Expert Conversations for Urban Heat Solutions
The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), in collaboration with the Hixon Center for Urban Sustainability at the Yale School of the Environment, is delighted to announce the third webinar of the Cities in Action: Expert Conversations for Urban Solutions series—bringing together experts to identify strategies for addressing urban heat. In this edition we bring speakers: Prathijna Poonacha Kodira, Lead, IIHS Director's Office and Practice; and Narasimha Rao, Professor of Energy Systems, Yale School of Environment.The conversation will be moderated by Katharine Mach, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, & Earth Science.
As cities continue to grow, the combined loss of cooling green spaces and expansion of heat-absorbing infrastructure are intensifying the impacts of climate change. An estimated 1.7 people globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in more deaths than any other weather-related hazard. While the challenges are immense, the opportunities for effective solutions are also significant.
This session will focus on innovative strategies to mitigate and adapt to urban heat, including nature-based solutions and interventions in the built environment. Experts will share insights from applied research in cities across India and the United States, highlighting potential pathways for creating cooler, more resilient urban spaces.
