Climate Adaptation and Resilience 2024 Conference: Surviving the Heat
As temperatures continue to rise, heat impacts are becoming more severe. Recent hot days and nights in Southeast Asian cities and Hong Kong have demonstrated the urgent need for action to address urban heat extremes. The Division of Environment and Sustainability of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) cordially invites you to attend the 3-day conference on urban heat extremes to learn about the latest research and strategies for mitigating the impacts of rising temperatures in urban areas.
6 May 2024: The Physical Science
Lecture Theatre (LT)-B (0900-1300); LT-C (1400-1600); LT-B (1600-1800)
Chair: Associate Prof. Eun Soon Im, HKUST
Prof. Sang-Wook Yeh, Hanyang University, Understanding the changes in atmospheric circulations related to East Asian extreme events
Prof. Shuo Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Unveiling the dynamics and mechanisms of compound heat extremes under a warming climate
Prof. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, The Australian National University, The changing nature of heatwaves
Prof. Seung Ki Min, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Spatiotemporal extension of extreme heat stress over East Asia under different emission pathways
Panel discussion moderated by Prof. Fei Chen, HKUST
7 May 2024: Risk, Impacts, and Adaptation
LT-B (0900-1300); LT-A (1400-1800)
Chair: Assistant Prof. Laurence L Delina, HKUST
Prof. Jimmy Fung, HKUST, Projection of future heatwaves in the Pearl River Delta
Prof. Winston Chow, Singapore Management University and IPCC, Reducing climate-driven risks through climate-resilient development within tropical cities: The Singapore example
Dr. Peter Crank, University of Waterloo, Climate and (mental) health in cities: exploring the intersection of schizophrenia and atmospheric science in the context of an urbanizing world
Prof. Enrica De Cian, Ca’Foscari University of Venice, The Cooling Solution: Adapting to high temperatures and humidity
Dr. Albert Salamanca, Stockholm Environment Institute, Rising temperatures, rising challenges: Navigating the path to socially inclusive response in Southeast Asia’s extreme urban heating
Rounding up by Prof. Alexis Lau, HKUST
8 May 2024: Forum: Surviving the Heat - The Science and Adaptation Strategies for Extreme Heat
The forum will explore heat's multifaceted societal effects - on vulnerable groups, mental health, and more. Discussions will center on innovative solutions from around the globe that could help mitigate extreme heat in these dynamic regions.
HKUST Business School Central (1430-1730)
Registration required: http://bit.ly/3UbUwmX
Opening Remarks by Prof. Alexis Lau, HKUST
Panel 1 | Hotter than Ever: The Latest Science and Projections on Extreme Heat
Prof. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Professor, Australian National University
Prof. Eun Soon Im, Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, HKUST
TBC for Hong Kong’s perspective
Moderator: Mr. Chi-ming Shun, HKUST
Panel 2 | Unleashing the Heat: Navigating the Impacts and Adapting to Extreme Heat
Prof. Winston Chow, Professor, Singapore Management University, and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Working Group II on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
Dr. Albert Salamanca, Senior Research Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute’s Asia Centre
Prof. Peter J. Crank, Professor, University of Waterloo
Ms. Eva Yeung, Senior Manager, Community Resilience Service of Hong Kong Red Cross
Prof. Enrica De Cian, Professor, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Prof. Laurence L Delina, Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST
Moderator: Prof. Alexis Lau, HKUST
Please refer to the link for more details on the conference venues, speaker bios, and abstracts.
All are welcome!
Seating is on a first come first served basis.