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How to green a city? - Urban planning for adaptation, event 11 May 2023

Cities play an important role in our economy and society, but are also particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat. However, there are specific policies that can be put in place to reduce these impacts and make cities more livable. This session will highlight some of these measures.

Published 05.05.2023

Welcome to our event on 11 May, 2023

Time: 11.00 - 11.45 CET

Cities play an important role in our economy and society, but are also particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat. However, there are specific policies that can be put in place to reduce these impacts and make cities more livable. This session will highlight some of these measures.

Health effects of urban heat: Antonio Gasparrini, Professor, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Who are most vulnerable to heat stress in cities? Iulia Marginean, PhD , CICERO

Green architecture – Beate Bruun, Architect, LPO arkitekter

Kristin Aunan, Research director, CICERO

Chair: Miriam S. Dahl, Senior communications advisor CICERO