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SUMMARY:Urban form features determine spatio-temporal variation of ambient temperature: Assessing the transferability of land Use classes effect across diverse Urban Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Driven by ongoing urbanization and accelerated global warming\, urban heat stress develops into a major threat for a large part of the world population. While the literature is clear about the relevance of urban form in modifying urban heat\, the spatially explicit context of heat modifications by the built environment is insufficiently explored across cities. Here we develop a consistent methodology based on a machine learning model to determine the predictive features of urban form that shape urban ambient temperature (AT) under different urban and climate conditions. For this\, we combine urban climate data at 100 m resolution from the UrbClim model with urban form features computed from different open datasets. We exemplify our innovation by evaluating summer daytime and nighttime temperature variation within three European cities that are representative of distinct geographies and climates: Berlin\, Zürich\, and Sevilla. Mean AT at dense urban spots was higher by 3 ◦C (on average) during summer\ncompared to sub-urban sites across all cities. We find that urban form features explain around 2/3 of within-city temperature variations. Vegetation cover and water bodies are most significant in explaining spatial temperature patterns during the daytime\, while the impervious land cover is most critical at nighttime. Cooling effect of water areas can accumulate to – 1.5 ◦C\, while heating effects of roads can induce +0.5 ◦C during daytime. The magnitude of effects varies across cities\, primarily based on the climate type\, altitude\, and dominant land-cover. However\, further testing should be conducted to develop a better understanding of impact variations. The findings of this research will provide urban planners and policymakers with crucial insights towards heat mitigation and sustainable urban developments through region-tailored modifications and replacement of land-cover.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/urban-form-features-determine-spatio-temporal-variation-of-ambient-temperature-assessing-the-transferability-of-land-use-classes-effect-across-diverse-urban-contexts/
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SUMMARY:Current challenges in agricultural intensification and land use change in Latin America: land sparing\, land sharing\, rebound effect\, and leakage.
DESCRIPTION:Humanity faces a double threat: burgeoning food demand from a growing population and ecological degradation fueled by agricultural expansion. Crop production can be increased through cropland expansion (more land)\, and crop intensification (producing more per unit of cropland). Embracing sustainable intensification on existing agricultural land rather than the unsustainable quest for ever-greater acreage has been proposed. This approach is known as land-sparing. Nevertheless\, there is a risk that land sparing can lead to a rebound effect where increased yields lead to increased demand for agricultural products\, which in turn drives further expansion of cropland. In addition to these challenges\, there is also the risk of leakage\, where land use change in an area is caused by land use change in another area. This can happen when global markets allow for the transfer of agricultural products from one region to another. With 23% of the world’s arable land\, 46% of tropical forests\, and 31% of freshwater\, Latin America possesses unparalleled potential for revolutionizing food production. By embracing sustainable intensification and conserving natural ecosystems\, the region can nourish a growing population without further deforestation\, protect vital ecosystems\, safeguard biodiversity mitigating climate change\, and become a global leader in sustainable food production. While studies have explored land sparing\, land sharing\, rebound effects\, and leakage in Latin America\, significant regional gaps remain. Existing research often lacks integration into the causes and consequences of these phenomena in diverse local contexts and potential pathways for the effective implementation of sustainable solutions. This study employs an evidence synthesis approach (https://asreview.nl/) to comprehensively analyze the existing literature. Our goal is to identify the main drivers and consequences of crop expansion and intensification across Latin America exploring potential pathways for policy implementation that fosters sustainable food production while protecting the environment.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/current-challenges-in-agricultural-intensification-and-land-use-change-in-latin-america-land-sparing-land-sharing-rebound-effect-and-leakage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T150000
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UID:10000295-1718031600-1718037000@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Advancing Climate\, Health and Equity Outcomes through Local Action in the Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:In November/December 2023\, the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC\, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)) along with Melbourne Climate Futures (MCF) and the Climate CATCH Lab at the University of Melbourne (UoM)\, partnered to deliver a six-week program on climate\, health\, and equity training to 15 Fellows (cross-sectoral policy makers and interdisciplinary researchers) from across the Pacific and Southeast Asia. The training program enabled knowledge exchange and enhanced capabilities through mentoring and the development of country-specific policy/practice climate solutions for implementation post-program. PCCC and MCF will host a follow-up four-day workshop in March 2024 to further support implementation of climate solutions\, identify and prepare relevant collaborative funding opportunities\, and progress joint publications for consideration in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). \nThis session will include a panel of participating Fellows who will share their insights on advancing climate solutions for improved health and equity outcomes in countries and communities that are highly vulnerable to climate-related impacts. The session will demonstrate the multiple benefits of bringing together interdisciplinary\, multi-sector\, cross-country cohorts to learn from one another on climate and health. The session also provides a platform to elevate regional voices on climate and health\, and will examine the avenues and mechanisms available for continued knowledge exchange and meaningful collaboration to inform local\, national\, regional and international climate solutions.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/advancing-climate-health-and-equity-outcomes-through-local-action-in-the-indo-pacific/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing guidelines for economic evaluation of the health impacts of climate (in)action\, enabling a consistent\, comparable approach
DESCRIPTION:In funding research in the climate and health field\, economic evaluation has come up as critical evidence that policymakers need to identify and develop effective policy for climate and health. However\, there are gaps in research capacity to deliver the evidence needed. \nMost economists either work on health or climate/environment economic analysis and they are speaking different ‘languages’. To deliver interdisciplinary climate and health economic analysis\, they will need to work together to build the evidence base. \nExisting methods exist for economic evaluation\, but are developed and used in silos. There is a lack of globally applied\, consistent\, comparable approaches for economic analysis of the health impacts of climate action. There is a need to bring together existing approaches and provide guidance on when\, why and how to use them\, include understanding and communicating uncertainties and limitations.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/developing-guidelines-for-economic-evaluation-of-the-health-impacts-of-climate-inaction-enabling-a-consistent-comparable-approach/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T130000
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DTSTAMP:20240603T110303Z
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SUMMARY:Guidelines of best practice climate and health modelling. The GReenhouse Gas And Health Modelling Studies (GRAHMS) Checklist.
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Pathfinder Commission\, a systematic umbrella review was conducted which synthesised disparate evidence on health and green-house gas (GHG) emissions resulting from climate change mitigation modelling. We observed discrepancy in conduct and reporting of these studies across interventions and contexts\, which often required assumptions to be made when synthesising those estimates. This paper presents a new checklist to promote greater consistency in conduct and reporting of GReenhouse Gas and Health Modelling Studies (GRAHMS).
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/guidelines-of-best-practice-climate-and-health-modelling-the-greenhouse-gas-and-health-modelling-studies-grahms-checklist/
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UID:10000041-1718024400-1718029800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Supporting the evaluation and evidence synthesis landscape in climate and health in low- and middle-income countries
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is one of the biggest threats currently facing humanity. It is a is a global threat to stability. With its impacts in the form of extreme weather events and rising water body levels\, climate change exposes present and future generations to lifelong health and livelihood harm\, particularly in regions with low adaptive and resilience capacity. Exposure to increased frequency and intensity of severe weather\, such as flooding and drought\, are leading to tormenting risks\, as the occurrences of water-borne and vectorborne diseases and malnutrition-related illnesses are aggravated.\nClimate change is worsening already tight resource constraints through more extreme and variable weather and decreasing average yields. Sub-Saharan Africa is confronted with a range of climate risks that could have far-reaching consequences for its health systems in future. Rapid and uncertain changes in rainfall and temperature patterns markedly threaten agricultural production\, increase the vulnerability of smallholders\, and accentuate rural poverty that threats health and livelihoods. Under 2°C warming\, the existing variations in water availability across the region could become more pronounced (World Bank; 2013). In southern Africa\, annual precipitation is projected to decrease by up to 30 percent under 4°C warming\, while parts of southern and west Africa may see decreases in groundwater recharge rates of 50–70 percent. This could lead to substantial increase in drought risks. Similarly\, strong warming and an ambiguous precipitation signal are projected to increase drought risk over central Africa. The 2011 Horn of Africa drought\, particularly severe in Kenya and Somalia\, is consistent with an increased probability of long-rains failure under the influence of human-induced climate change (World Bank\, 2013).\nResponding to these challenges will require better knowledge and evidence synthesis that can promote better policy and actions that would improve health and livelihoods. Developing evidence synthesis\, evidence portal\, policy briefs\, guidance and guidelines
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/supporting-the-evaluation-and-evidence-synthesis-landscape-in-climate-and-health-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T130000
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SUMMARY:The Pathfinder Initiative umbrella review – methods\, findings and next steps
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Pathfinder Initiative\, a systematic umbrella review was conducted of evidence from implemented actions and modelling studies of climate mitigation actions on green-house gas and health outcomes. We present what we did\, what we found and what we plan to do with the findings for influencing policy and research.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/the-pathfinder-initiative-umbrella-review-methods-findings-and-next-steps/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T130000
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UID:10000039-1718024400-1718029800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Recommendations and key messages from WWCS climate and health workshop for policy makers
DESCRIPTION:As part of the preparation for the What Works Climate Summit\, a series of meetings was held\, one of which was organised and sponsored by the Pathfinder team at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The meeting discussed harmonising reporting\, supporting evidence uptake\, and helping develop global capacity in evidence synthesis. This presentation will focus on recommendations and key messages from that meeting for policy makers.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/recommendations-and-key-messages-from-wwcs-climate-and-health-workshop-for-policy-makers/
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