Global Sustainability Challenge Webinar: Heat Resilience Theme Overview
🌍 Global Sustainability Challenge: Heat Resilience Theme Overview
Interested in participating in the Global Sustainability Challenge and eager to learn more about Heat Resilience? Curious about recent developments and industry challenges to help define your problem statement?
Join us for a one-hour webinar that provides an overview of Heat Resilience, a new sub-theme under the Adaptation & Resilience theme of our Global Sustainable Challenge!
📅 Event Details
Date: 24 Sep 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 5-6pm Hong Kong Time (GMT+8)
🔥 What is this about?
Whether you’re a student eager to participate, an educator seeking to support learners, or simply curious about how the challenge works, this session is for you! Our team will walk you through:
Why heat resilience matters in a warming world
Heat vulnerability, equity, and at-risk populations
Heat mitigation versus heat adaptation and resilience: pathways and examples
What are some of the current challenges
Get inspired by potential solutions and innovation opportunities
Live Q&A: Get your questions answered in real time
💡 Why join?
Get clarity: Direct answers from the organising team
Pro-tips: Learn how to stand out and maximise your impact
🎤 Speaker Bio
Dr Laurence DELINA - Associate Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Dr Delina specialises in climate, energy, and society. His research prioritises just energy transitions and climate resilience. He serves as associate editor for Energy Research & Social Science, Plos Climate, and the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences. His work appears in regional newspapers and global media platforms. He has consulted for the United Nations, Oxfam, and others. Ranked among the top 2% most-cited scientists, he holds fellowships from Harvard and LMU Munich, and received the 2024 Early Career Award in environmental studies.
Register now to secure your spot in this info session and take a step closer to making a difference in the world of sustainable energy!