Antonio Gasparrini, professor of biostatics and epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, highlights several ways that individuals and cities can adapt to the impacts of climate change. 

At the individual level, Gasparrini emphasizes the importance of personal habits and behaviors, such as drinking water and reducing exposure to heat. 

At a collective level, Gasparrini points to the importance of urban environments in mitigating the effects of climate change. This can include measures to reduce exposure to heat, such as increasing shading and providing places for people to cool down, as well as addressing urban heat island effects. 

Finally, Gasparrini emphasizes the role of urban planning in helping cities prepare for the impacts of climate change. This can involve implementing specific policies that take into account the likelihood of increased exposure to extreme weather events in the future. By taking these steps, cities can become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 

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Antonio Gasparrini, professor of biostatics and epidemology, LSHTM, explains adaption measures to extreme heat in cities. Video: Amund Aasbrenn, CICERO