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
Open to all
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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
Chair: Prof. Shakoor Hajat
Short public-facing talks from early career researchers showcasing interdisciplinary perspectives on heat and health across different global contexts.
Refreshment break
Chair: Prof. Ronita Bardhan
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.
Informal networking session.
Organising Team
The people behind the event
