Climate, Health and Equity in
Action
The changing climate is increasing the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme weather events and its direct and indirect effects are putting the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of communities, especially the most vulnerable.
The planet is warming at an alarming rate.
By 2100, the world is predicted to be almost 3°C hotter.
This means an increase of at least 370% in heat-related deaths by mid-century.​
Cities are on the frontline promoting climate resilience, health and equity.
While they are already developing solutions to help communities prevent, adapt and thrive from interconnected climate and health shocks and stresses, they cannot do it alone.
%
of cities don’t have sufficient resources to respond to a major health threat, this deepens in low- and middle-income cities.
Urban Pulse brings together experts and practitioners to support cities by transforming research into actionable and scalable solutions through:
Collecting and amplifying cutting-edge urban solutions to inspire action.
Supporting cities in scaling their efforts through capacity building and innovative tools.
Fostering spaces for cities, urban and health practitioners, and stakeholders to come together to exchange and collaborate.
Together we can expedite action to help cities build efficient and multi-benefit solutions that reduce the strain on urban health systems.
A Partnership for Action
With generous support from:
News and Resources
Speaker Series 2024 #7 | Urban Flood Resilience: Tackling flood risk and inequality in cities
Episode 23: Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health and equity featuring Buenos Aires and Yale
