1、Heatwave Impacts&Resilience Natural Hazards Research Australia 2025Dr Sue HeatleyProject ManagerEnvironmental Change&Health OutcomesSchool of Public HealthUniversity of AdelaidePrincipal Researcher:Prof Peng BiBackgroundBackgroundState of the Climate 2024,Bureau of Meteorology Australias climate has
2、 increased by 1.5oC since 1910 8 of the 9 warmest years have occurred since 2013Bureau of MeteorologyBackgroundBackgroundState of the Climate 2024,Bureau of Meteorology Australias climate has increased by 1.5oC since 1910 8 of the 9 warmest years have occurred since 2013 Increase in both day and nig
3、ht temperatures high monthly max temps occur 6 times more often high night time temps occur 5 times more often More extreme heat eventsState of the Climate 2024,Bureau of MeteorologyBackgroundBackgroundHeatwaves disproportionately impact vulnerable populations such as older individuals,young childre
4、n,outdoor workers,those with existing medical conditions.BackgroundBackgroundThe full impacts of heatwaves are largely undocumented timely recording of mortality,injuries from accidents,mental health impacts.A comprehensive picture of heatwave impact and associated costs is needed to inform targeted
5、 policies,interventions,and resource allocation.Project AimProject AimTo undertake a comprehensive program of work to enhance understanding of heatwave impacts and drive resilience.Heat Impact&Resilience WP1)To explore the efficacy,reach and impact of the national heatwave service WP 2)Mortality rep
6、ortingWP 3)To explore the full impacts and costs of extreme heat eventsWP 4)To explore the electricity sectors role in community vulnerabilities to extreme heatWork Package 1:To explore the efficacy,reach and impact of the national heatwave service Co-leads:Dr John Nairn(World Meteorological Organis