Heat, Health & Resilient Futures
Health and Climate Action for Equitable Heat-Resilient Futures — an interdisciplinary afternoon of research, dialogue and public engagement.
About the Event
Heat is increasingly recognised as one of the most significant climate-related risks to human health, wellbeing and everyday life. As heatwaves become more frequent, intense and prolonged, both acute extreme heat events and chronic long-term exposure place growing pressure on cities, buildings, health systems and communities.
This event will showcase interdisciplinary research, behavioural and design adaptation approaches and global perspectives on heat, health and the built environment — jointly organised by the Cambridge Sustainable Design Group (University of Cambridge) and the LSHTM Climate and Health Group (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine).
#Heatadaptation #Resilience #Cities&urbansystems #Publichealth #Climatecommunication #Behaviourchange
14:00-17:00
Doors open 13:30
LSHTM, Keppel Street
London WC1E 7HT
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Event Programme — Wednesday 24 June 2026
Doors open
Welcome and introduction to the event.
Speakers: Professor Ronita Bardhan and Professor Shakoor Hajat
Short public-facing talks from early career researchers showcasing interdisciplinary perspectives on heat and health across different global contexts.
Meet our lightning talk speakers
- Professor Shakoor Hajat, LSHTM
- Maoran Sun, University of Cambridge
Homes on Ice and Fire: Unveiling the Double Thermal Jeopardy of UK Homes through an AI-Driven Approach - Dr Hannah Marshall, LSHTM
Understanding the Physiological Impact of Elevated Temperatures on Vulnerable UK Populations - Dr Kai Wan, LSHTM
Heat and Mental and Behavioural Health in the UK - Andrés Zúñiga-González, University of Cambridge
Green Walls of Privilege: How Tree Cover Tracks Deprivation Across England - Grace Turner, LSHTM
How Are Local Authorities Responding to Climate Change and Public Health Impacts? A Policy Document Analysis of Four England Regions - Haiwei Li, University of Cambridge
How Cities Breathe and Cool: Building Physics for a Hotter World
Refreshment break
Interdisciplinary panel on the growing challenge of heat, health and opportunities for adaptation across cities, buildings and communities globally. Includes 15-minute audience Q&A.
Meet our panellists
- Professor Ronita Bardhan (Chair), University of Cambridge
- Dr Vishwas Chitale, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) / Global Heat Health Information Network - South Asia Hub
- Ratidzo Chinyuku, City and Hackney Public Health
- Professor Sari Kovats, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Professor Anna Mavrogianni, UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
- Dr Gerald Power, London Borough of Lambeth
- Professor Flora Samuel, University of Cambridge
- Dr Laila Shahzad, The Commonwealth Secretariat
- Axum Teferra, ClimateWorks Foundation
Informal networking session.
Funders:
Minderoo Foundation as part of RAHAT project
London School of Hygeine and Tropical Medicine, Climate and Health Unit
Organising Team
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