Organised by: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
IFRC works together with government, stakeholders, partners and communities at global, regional and national levels for multisectoral actions to reduce heat risk. We invest in people and communities and aim to get ahead of disasters through locally led solutions.
This side event organised by the IFRC seeks to provide forum participants with successful strategies for preparedness and response including the development and implementation of local level heatwave action plans. The main focus will be to highlight the significant role of RCRC National Societies in the communities through collaboration and partnership with stakeholders on different levels. Our National Societies and partners will share their work and experience on various aspects of heat response including early warnings and early actions, research on compounding risks of heat, humidity and air pollution on human health, efforts on advocacy and policy changes, heat interventions In urban settings and the use of technologies including First Aid messages and App to help local communities to understand health risks and respond to heat.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Maximum Participants: NA
Observe Singapore’s weather and climate services in action organised by Forecast Operations Department@ NEA
The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) is Singapore’s national authority on the weather and climate. It is an operational pillar under the National Environment Agency (NEA). The mission of MSS is to observe and understand the weather and climate affecting Singapore and to provide services in support of national needs and international co-operation.
Through this site visit, you will understand more about the forecast operations of Weather Services Division of MSS. The Division delivers national weather assessments, forecasts, warnings, and hazard monitoring services for civil aviation, military, maritime, government agencies, businesses, and the general public. MSS will also share about its experience in the development of Heat Stress Advisory and overall governance framework and approach.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Maximum Participants: 40
Experience a green integrated development in the heart of the city organised by CapitaLand
A tour of CapitaSpring provides an opportunity to explore CapitaLand’s sustainable design and construction practices. This guided experience offers a behind-the-scenes view of CapitaLand's green technologies, architectural innovations, and community-focused initiatives.
The 280-metre integrated development offers work, live, play spaces in a vertically connected environment. It features Grade A offices, serviced residences, ancillary retail and a hawker centre. CapitaSpring’s façade features a lively interplay of orthogonal pin-striped fins within a sleek aluminium frame, both unifying and revealing pockets of green terraces and communal spaces at multiple elevations.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Maximum Participants: 30
Explore and interact with the local community living in the heat organised by Singapore Red Cross
Singapore Red Cross is a homegrown humanitarian organisation, dedicated to relieving human suffering, protecting lives and dignity, and responding to emergencies since 1949. We serve the vulnerable through our blood donor programme, home and day activity centre for the disabled, transport aid, family life aid, and community first aid. We build capacity and resilience through our training academy, and volunteer and youth development. Beyond our shores, we mobilise and translate contributions from the donor community to relief and recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, with the aim of helping communities affected by disasters. For more information / to make a donation, please visit www.redcross.sg.
ElderAid
ElderAid is a social and wellness programme that helps seniors stay mentally and socially active with support from community befrienders, who engage them in activities like social outings. By bridging the gap between isolated seniors and the community, we provide seniors with the support and companionship they need to lead happy and healthy lives.
HoME+
Home Monitoring and Eldercare (HoME+) is a 24-hour, non-invasive monitoring system designed to ensure the safety of seniors seeking an alternative to assisted living. The system detects inactivity or panic button activation, triggering immediate alerts to a 24-hour call center. Community responders are mobilised to provide assistance when needed.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Maximum Participants: 15
Learn about neighbourhood-wide implementations of sustainability and cooling measures organised by JTC
Punggol Digital District (PDD) employs at-scale sustainable practices in energy and water efficiency, material and waste management, environmental planning, low-energy buildings and transport.
With integrated passive design strategies alongside advanced mechanical and electrical systems, the district will achieve 35% reduction in operational carbon emissions yearly, equivalent to taking 4,000 cars off the road.
PDD boasts district-wide sustainable infrastructure, including a district cooling system (DCS) and a Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS).
Spanning a 4km underground pipe network, the DCS is expected to reduce 3,700 tons of CO2 emissions per year and achieve up to 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to standard commercial buildings.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Maximum Participants: 40
