Climate Change. Webinar: 3rd Regional Heatwave Meeting on September 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm (Kuala Lumpur time).

The Zoom link will be sent after registration.

WEBINAR INVITATION 

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

and the

Making Cities Resilient 2030 

invites you to the 

3^rd Regional Heatwave Meeting 

on September 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm (Kuala Lumpur time). 

Our guest speakers for this webinar include: 

Madhab Uprety (RCRC Climate Centre)  - El Nino and Heatwave Outlook in the Asia Pacific Region 

Devin O’Donnell (RCRC Climate Centre)  - Health, Air Pollution and Heatwaves

■Overview of the health risks associated with heatwaves, especially in urban areas. ■ Case studies detailing the real-world effects and preparedness strategies from cities■

Mary Christine Picard (UNDRR) – Gender Inclusion in Heatwave Preparedness

■Understanding the gender disparities during heatwaves. ■ Role of women in heatwave preparedness and management. ■ Strategies for gender-inclusive/ gender inclusion action plan.■

M.A. Halim (Bangladesh Red Crescent Society) – Early Action Protocol on Heatwaves

■Importance of multi-agency collaboration during heatwaves. ■  Mechanisms to ensure seamless coordination between agencies■ 

Please register here: https://forms.gle/Sz2ugCMkkLL97xoK6 

The Zoom link will be sent after registration.

Ms. Sunisa Soodrak
Associate Program Management Officer
MCR2030
soodrak@un.org

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
7^th Floor, Block B, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
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