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Stay informed with the latest updates and stories from HeatNexus. From groundbreaking research findings to project milestones and appearances in global forums, this section highlights key achievements, newsworthy events, and impactful contributions across the HeatNexus network.

a lady at a workshop putting up stickynotes at a workshop — Part of a workshop from a convening held in Cape Town
Photo by Sam Reddin

Climate data for heat-adaptation studies: insights from Professor Mark New’s seminar

weather station

Professor Purnamita Dasgupta discusses extreme heat on Deutsche Welle Podcast

A woman in a red sari walks across a dry, cracked landscape near a shrinking water source, reflecting severe drought conditions.

HABVIA featured in The Telegraph for driving innovative heat-adaptation solutions in Cape Town’s informal settlements

Informal settlement with densely packed homes and makeshift structures on a hillside

UCT project addresses heat risks in vulnerable communities

A HABVIA team member discussing a poster with a fellow HeatNexus member at the HeatNexus convening in Cape Town

Climate Change and Health: Harnessing Population Health Data and Technology for a Resilient Future

Cracked, dry earth under a blazing sun, symbolizing extreme heat and drought caused by climate change.

REFLECT Featured in Reuters for pioneering Heat-Health Adaptation Efforts in India

Roofs in an Indian slum being painted with a special white UV reflective paint

HeatNexus represented at the First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum

Dr. Rupa Kumar Kolli stands on a stage speaking at a podium during the First GHHIN Southeast Asia Heat Health Forum 2025 in Singapore. Behind him, a large screen displays the title of his talk: “Early Warning: Climate Knowledge and Services for Early Action.” The stage is decorated with flowers,

African Voices lead the climate-health discourse at the Climate and Health Africa Conference 2024

Speaker at CHAC 2024 conference in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Institute of Development Studies supporting projects finding innovative ways to adapt to our heating planet

A women on stage behind a podium giving a speech at CHAC 2024

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