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Özüm Durgun
Forskare
Contact ÖzümThe aim of the project is to develop decision support strategies in real-life situations during future heat waves to contribute to the preparedness and adaptability of the society. At the end of the project, the society/people will learn about the current trends, different methods and solutions to cope with heat wave events.
The overall purpose of this project is to contribute to the preparedness and adaptability of the society towards future extreme weather conditions and increasing temperatures. 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report mentions that people are already experiencing the consequences of 1°C of global warming through more extreme weather, rising sea levels and diminishing Arctic sea ice, among others. Additionally, the increasing temperature disproportionally affects children and the elderly and can increase gender inequality. According to World Health Organization’s report from 2014, this change could be responsible for additional annual deaths of 38000 people from heat stress, particularly among the elderly, and 48000 from diarrhea, 60000 from malaria and 95000 from childhood undernutrition worldwide. Therefore, it is crucial to develop decision support strategies in real-life situations during future heat waves to mitigate severe effects. Within this project, these strategies will be based on:
The aim of the project is to develop decision support strategies in real-life situations during future heat waves to mitigate severe effects. These strategies will be based on both quantitative and qualitative data.
At the end of the project, the society/people will learn about the current trends, different methods and solutions to cope with heat wave events.
Based on the purpose and aim, the main objectives of the project are to:
As an outcome of the project, developed strategies with and for stakeholders will help the relevant actors, such as care centers, schools, day cares, to prepare themselves for extreme weather conditions, adapt to increasing temperatures and reduce the need to unnecessary implementation of costly and non-environmentally cooling equipment.
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Region Skåne, Västra Götaland Region
Project leader
3 years
2,6 MSEK
Municipality of Lerum, Municipality of Trelleborg
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