Communicating Heat, Co-Creating Action

​Extreme heat is one of the deadliest consequences of climate change, yet awareness alone rarely leads to action. People's responses to heat are shaped by social norms, lived experiences, livelihoods, and the environments in which they live and work. This panel brings together perspectives from behavioural science, public health, climate adaptation, community organisations, and climate communication to explore a central question: how do we communicate heat in ways that resonate with people's lived realities, and how can adaptive actions be co-created with communities? The panel will discuss opportunities and challenges in building heat resilience across households, workplaces, and communities, and explore how local knowledge and trusted communication can turn awareness into action.