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We are a dynamic community of policymakers, scientists, practitioners, working together for a world where extreme heat is no barrier to lives and livelihoods. Spearheaded by WMO, WHO & NOAA. www.heathealth.info

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Ladd Keith @laddkeith.com · 24/08/2026
"Just thinking in your own community, how many dedicated professionals do you have to extreme heat? Probably none." Check out my LinkedIn Live panel on Heat & Health: Co-Creating Resilience with Children & Communities hosted by ChildFund www.linkedin.com/eve... #extremeheat #heatresilience
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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
July had been a month of weather extremes, and the record ocean temperatures, extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding continue to shape the global climate through August. Here’s a look at some recent weather events from around the globe 👉 bit.ly/4xzcZfg
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 13/07/2026
June was another stark reminder that protecting people from extreme heat should be a top priority for governments. Our latest Digest brings together news and resources that can help strengthen heat preparedness. ➡️ Read the latest: mailchi.mp/ghhin.org/di... ➡️ Subscribe: heathealth.info/subscribe/
Global Heat Health Digest is read on a laptop, with overlay text "knowledge and information to address the global challenges of extreme heat and human health. www.heathealth.info.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 03/07/2026
Local, traditional knowledge can be key to scaling heat resilience. 👏Our Southeast Asia Hub & partners have launched an Open Call for Traditional and Cultural Practices of #Heat Management, seeking community-led submissions on: 🏡Built Environment 🥗Daily Life 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Heritage 👉 tinyurl.com/3tc3z5hz
Image in graphic design on traditional practices to mitigate heat. The GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub and partners have launched an Open Call for Traditional and Cultural Practices of Heat Management, seeking community-led submissions.Image in graphic design on traditional practices to mitigate heat, featuring a traditional house. The GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub and partners have launched an Open Call for Traditional and Cultural Practices of Heat Management, seeking community-led submissions.QR code to access the submission form. The GHHIN Southeast Asia Hub and partners have launched an Open Call for Traditional and Cultural Practices of Heat Management, seeking community-led submissions.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 30/06/2026
Heat doesn't affect everyone equally. The most vulnerable - including outdoor workers, older adults, unhoused people, and those with chronic illness - often face danger well before 🌡️ reach official alert thresholds. Here's who is most at risk, and why heathealth.info/heat-and-hea... #ExtremeHeat
Image showing older persons on a park bench on a very hot day, all having fans and trying to cope with heat. Heat doesn't affect everyone equally. The most vulnerable - including outdoor workers, older adults, people without stable housing, and those with chronic illness - often face danger well before temperatures reach official alert thresholds.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 26/06/2026
It's not just the daytime highs that matter for our health. High overnight temperatures make hot days more deadly - producing an extreme cumulative excess heat response. ➡️ Our GHHIN Extreme Heat Advisor spoke with #FRANCE24 about the #heatwave and risks of high overnight temperatures: f24.my/C0nj
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'Climate adaptation increasingly means redesigning infrastructure for a hotter climate'
As Europe reels over a severe heatwave and the changing nature of climate change, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Armel Castellan, Extreme Heat Services Technical Advisor at the World Meteorologica...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 25/06/2026
Heat heat risk is not limited to heatwaves. Heat-related deaths and illness often occur outside declared heat emergencies - but the good news is every single heat related death can be prevented. Find out more: heathealth.info/heat-and-hea... #ExtremeHeat
A man pushing his cart during a hot day. Heat-related deaths and illness often occur outside declared heat emergencies.
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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🔴OUT NOW: WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025 Report Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall, flooding and severe drought affected millions of people across Asia. Explore the climate indicators, extreme events, impacts and risks that defined Asia's climate in 2025 👉 bit.ly/SOTCAsia2025pr
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join our next webinar on climate change and heat exploring how climate change and health indicators can support responses to rising heat risks with Professor Ollie Jay, Dr Farjana Jahan and Professor Joan Ballester. Register: buff.ly/7nPDgU2
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Climate Change and Heat: Addressing Current Challenges & Emerging Risks Through Climate-Health Indicators.” The image features three speakers with headshots and affiliations: Professor Ollie Jay (Lancet Countdown, Global Heat Health Information Network), Professor Joan Ballester (Lancet Countdown author, ERC EARLY-ADAPT lead), and Dr Farjana Jahan (icddr,b and University of Sydney). The webinar is scheduled for 30 June 2026, 10:00–11:00 BST, with logos for Lancet Countdown, Global Heat Health Information Network, and UCL displayed at the bottom.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 11/06/2026
As the #WorldCup kicks off today, one question hovers: how hot is too hot? Here's how we can combine knowledge & coordination mechanisms to protect health in every sport. 👉https://heathealth.info/news/extreme-heat-a-new-red-card-for-sports/ @undrr.bsky.social @wmo-global.bsky.social @who.int
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 11/11/2025
🚨New: Extreme Heat Risk Governance Framework & Toolkit features 3 tools to help decision makers: ✅ Assess maturity ✅ Cooperate across sectors ✅ Plan for Heat Action From @heathealth.info @undrr.bsky.social @wmo-global.bsky.social Learn more + download: heathealth.info/news/global-...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 15/10/2025
🚨 Call for Host: Regional Heat Action Hub in Latin America and the Caribbean / Convocatoria para institución anfitriona: centro regional de acción frente al calor para América Latina y el Caribe Apply by 11/11 EN: heathealth.info/news/eoi-lac ES: heathealth.info/news/eoi-lac...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 01/10/2025
Another busy month for #ExtremeHeat & health! Check out our Sept digest for new guidance, news, research & opportunities: including playground heat safety, #UNGA80, Singapore’s new heat strategy and more. Learn more and subscribe: mailchi.mp/ghhin.org/di...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 20/08/2025
As #ExtremeHeat risks continue to rise, our Management Committee gathered to chart the path forward for our broad network of partners, who are driving action to ensure extreme heat is no barrier to lives and livelihoods worldwide. 📰 Learn more: heathealth.info/news/global-...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 15/08/2025
Help us make heat risk visible! We're looking for original photos of the impacts of extreme heat around the world, and the ways people are responding to it. 👉 Enter for your chance to win a photojournalism masterclass with Nicola Vigilanti and more: heathealth.info/extreme-heat...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 05/08/2025
Help us make heat risk visible! We're looking for original photos of the impacts of extreme heat around the world, and the ways people are responding to it. Learn more and enter: ghhin.org/extreme-heat... @internewseurope.bsky.social @noaacomms.noaa.gov @climate.noaa.gov @wmo-global.bsky.social
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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
📣 @heathealth.info ‬and EJN are hosting a global photography competition to showcase the real impacts of extreme heat and the ways communities around the world are responding to it. Find out more and enter by August 29: loom.ly/Fz8N4Og
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 09/07/2025
Is extreme heat putting people at risk where you live? Help us make heat visible by submitting your best photos of heat impacts and action to our global Extreme Heat Photo Contest! ghhin.org/extreme-heat...
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Increasing awareness and capacity to better manage and adapt to the health risks of dangerously hot weather in a changing climate.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 24/06/2025
Heat is killing tens to hundreds of thousands of people every year, but the true burden remains unclear. This week in London, global experts are working to create standardized metrics for heat-related illness and death. Subscribe to follow the project: ghhin.org/subscribe/
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 23/06/2025
#ExtremeHeat is dominating headlines worldwide, and it’s more important than ever for journalists to get the story right. We've pulled together practical information on how to report on heat and health in ways that drive action and help save lives ➡️ ghhin.org/press/
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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 20/06/2025
For more, we recommend @heathealth.info‬’s extreme heat reporting guidance and searchable database of heat and health experts who are willing to share their work and knowledge on managing heat risks. ghhin.org/press/
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Increasing awareness and capacity to better manage and adapt to the health risks of dangerously hot weather in a changing climate.
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 23/06/2025
Facing extreme heat? Here are a few resources to help you stay safe and protect others: ✅ Keep cool (EN/FR): ghhin.org/keep-cool/ ✅ Preparedness and risk management: ghhin.org/take-action/ ✅ Info for journalists: ghhin.org/press/ ➡️ www.heathealth.info
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 02/06/2025
It's #HeatActionDay, and we're releasing a new series of Heat Action Profiles that highlight the heat-specific initiatives, priorities and resources of 16 UN and international organizations, in partnership with @undrr.bsky.social and @wmo-global.bsky.social heathealth.info/news/new-pro...
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ClimaHealth.info @climahealth.info · 28/04/2025
🚨 Final days to apply: If you’ve developed a software application or service that uses climate and weather data to support health decision-making, submit it for a chance to be featured in the Global Goods Guidebook for Climate and Health 🗓️ Submit by 30 April: digitalsquare.org/global-goods...
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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 28/04/2025
🚨 Job opportunities: Support our Network as part of the WHO - WMO Joint Programme team in Geneva. 6 vacancies are open until 7-10 May, including 3 focused specifically on extreme heat. Learn more and apply: climahealth.info/vacancies2025/
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