Global Heat Forum opens Cities urged to plan by 2030

Oct 6

WMO's Clare Nullis reports that the first Global Heat Forum has opened in Bangkok, with nearly 700 participants as transcribed, bringing health experts, planners, government, business and funders together to discuss solutions and investment. She quotes Guterres calling for coordinated city defenses and heat action plans by 2030. She also quotes WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo on extreme temperatures overwhelming bodies and infrastructure, and forecasts giving health services, employers and communities time to prepare. Nullis offers access to experts at the forum.

WMO's Clare Nullis reports that the first Global Heat Forum has opened in Bangkok, with nearly 700 participants as transcribed, bringing health experts, planners, government, business and funders together to discuss solutions and investment. She quotes Guterres calling for coordinated city defenses and heat action plans by 2030. She also quotes WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo on extreme temperatures overwhelming bodies and infrastructure, and forecasts giving health services, employers and communities time to prepare. Nullis offers access to experts at the forum.