Global Heat Experts Chart Strategic Path on Heat and Health
During the first week of August, the Global Heat Health Information Network Management Committee came together to align strategy, strengthen collaboration and advance its mission of ensuring that extreme heat is no barrier to lives and livelihoods worldwide. The Heat Resilience Initiative within the Arizona Institute for Resilience participated.
As extreme heat continues to escalate as a global health threat, the meeting began with an exploration of major heat and health scientific and policy breakthroughs, institutional considerations and other key trends. The committee reviewed major achievements and progress of the last year, re-evaluated the Network’s strategic directions and priorities, and explored how ongoing plans and initiatives respond to emerging trends. These foundational considerations helped set in motion decisions to strengthen regional and institutional partnerships to enhance the impact of the Network.