Heat Action Day

 

June 2 is Heat Action Day in the Netherlands. As per the organizing website: 

"On this day, we are joining forces across the Netherlands and internationally to raise awareness of the serious risks posed by heat. Why is Heat Action Day necessary? Heat is the most urgent and deadly climate risk facing the Netherlands. Heat waves are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. Older adults, young children, and people with underlying health conditions are at the greatest risk. 

Heat isn’t just a problem in our cities—people in urbanized neighborhoods in smaller municipalities also suffer from the heat. More than half of all Dutch people live in homes that are at risk of overheating in the summer. Heat doesn’t have to become a major problem. Fortunately, many heat mitigation measures are relatively simple, and a lot is already being done: municipalities, provinces, housing authorities, health organizations, and research institutions are working hard on solutions. But more is needed. That is why Heat Action Day is the annual occasion to come together and reflect on the importance of addressing heat stress. On this day, organizations highlight their heat-related initiatives and raise “hot topics.”"

Can't find anything nearby? Join the online webinar on how to keep cool indoors in your house, or another about designing outdoor spaces. You can also check out the newly developed tool by the Dutch meteorological agency that shows the heat strength on an app, based on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature.