Deep Dive: Heat in the city
Scientific methods and findings for improved climate adaptation
The three-part learning capsule series on urban heat resilience, organised in collaboration with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), offered a compelling and timely deep dive into pressing challenges facing city planners engaged in devising heat mitigation initiatives. The sessions were structured around thematic focus topics selected by the Deep Dive group members, thus providing a well-rounded exploration of how cities can better monitor, mitigate, and manage the impacts of rising temperatures. Participants included representatives of municipalities, urban practitioners, as well as representatives of development programs active in this field. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kropp, seputy chair on the Department of Climate Resilience at PIK and head of the Urban Transformation Research, shared his knowledge as a guest speaker and expert at all three events.
