Over 100 households are gaining life-saving knowledge to stay safe during extreme heat.
With many older residents at risk, workshops, events and local champions are turning data into practical advice that protects health and daily life.
Community-friendly communication makes complex heat information easy to understand.
Workshops and events equip residents with simple, culturally sensitive actions to stay safe.
Local champions and associations sustain knowledge-sharing long after the project ends.
To build a picture of each community, the Resilience for Communities (R4C) program used risk mapping, open-data sources, expert interviews, community surveys and focus groups. This assessment used the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) tool to assess community resilience to extreme heat and flooding - helping to identify priorities and design solutions.
Sources of resilience — Safer daily practices strengthen the community’s human, social and financial capital.
Improves knowledge and behaviours to reduce health risks from heat.
Builds trust and collective action through workshops and local leaders.
Supports low-cost adaptive practices instead of expensive cooling systems.
Impact multipliers — Resilience solutions have a different mix of impact multipliers and impact multiple systems, businesses and societies. Together, multipliers produce anamplified impact.
Improved public health
Older residents and children learn how to manage heat safely, reducing illness risks.
Community awareness
Tailored education builds lasting habits and preparedness.
Increased community cohesion
Shared workshops strengthen solidarity and neighbourly support.
Better education for all
Intergenerational learning raises long-term resilience across households.
How does this solution make a difference? – Addressing prioritized shocks and stresses
Climate Change
Heat
Ageing infrastructure
Closing knowledge gaps
Many residents were unaware of how dangerous heat can be indoors. By sharing clear, practical advice, the project embeds climate awareness in daily life.
Building practical skills
From staying hydrated to shading homes, residents learn low-cost ways to stay safe during heatwaves. These skills are especially vital for older residents and children.
Adapting while respecting heritage
Heat safety practices are designed to protect well-being without undermining Kampung Morten’s cultural identity or preservation rules.
Heat Awareness Workshop in Kampung Morten (Photo credit: Urban Scale, 2025)
Heat fan with advisory tips on how to stay cool in hot & humid climates (Photo credit: Urban Scale, 2025)
Community Vision from Engagement Sessions with Kampung Morten (Source: Charis, 2024)
