Heat Kills Half a Million People Annually - UN Plan to Help - UN’s ‘Beat the Heat’ Initiative Expands as Deadly Heatwaves Kill 500,000 Yearly
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning: deadly heatwaves claim half a million lives annually worldwide. To tackle this crisis, UNEP's 'Beat the Heat' initiative is expanding, with 185 cities already on board, including Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta, and Nairobi. UNEP's executive director, Inger Andersen, has been advocating for this cause at global climate conferences.
Andersen has been vocal about the heat crisis, stressing that 'cooling saves lives' and ensures the functioning of vital services like schools and hospitals. She urges governments to recognize access to cooling as essential infrastructure, on par with water, electricity, and sanitation. The 'Beat the Heat' initiative focuses on sustainable measures, promoting passive cooling and integrating greenery into urban landscapes, rather than solely relying on air conditioning.
The initiative, supported by Brazil, aims to provide cooling solutions to vulnerable communities. With the global population increasingly urbanizing, the number of low-income city dwellers exposed to dangerous heat is projected to increase by a staggering 700% by 2050.
The 'Beat the Heat' initiative, backed by 185 cities worldwide, is a crucial step in combating the heat crisis. By promoting sustainable cooling solutions, it aims to save lives and ensure the functioning of cities in a warming world. Andersen's call for governments to recognize access to cooling as essential infrastructure is a key step in expanding the initiative's impact.
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