How to beat the urban heat

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Temperatures are rising due to global warming and Adelaide is looking like it will be in for a long hot summer. Adelaide has already experienced the greatest increase in urban heat wave intensity and duration of any Australian capital city. These temperatures are uncomfortable for many, but heat waves disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people in our community.

Join Sarah White, Regional Data Officer at Green Adelaide and project manager for the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Mapping Project, for an in-depth exploration of urban heat in Adelaide. Sarah will discuss how new data available provides vital evidence guiding us to priority locations for action. This data highlights the critical importance of the Urban Greening Strategy as trees and other vegetation are often referred to as ‘Nature’s air-conditioners’, reducing the temperatures of their surrounds by up to 10°C.

This session will cover:

• The Urban Heat Island effect and its growing impact on Adelaide’s climate.
• How urban heat is being monitored with cutting-edge tools and methods.
• An overview of the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Mapping Project, which used LiDAR, thermal imagery, and multispectral imaging to capture a detailed picture of the region’s green spaces and heat-prone areas.
• What the data reveals about Adelaide’s urban environment, social disadvantage and the response from local and state governments.
• How to access and use the Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Viewer to help inform local strategies.

Sarah’s diverse background, spanning roles in the Northern Territory Government and coastline surveying, will provide unique insights into the intersection of technology, ecology, and urban sustainability. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge on how to combat urban heat through tree canopy expansion and smart urban design.

This session will be recorded and made available on the Green Adelaide YouTube channel.

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