Description
Extreme heat is one of the most urgent and fast-growing climate challenges facing cities today. Around the world, urban areas are experiencing more frequent, intense, and prolonged heatwaves, affecting health, infrastructure, and daily life.
Through the 50@50 initiative, cities are coming together to share solutions, strengthen resilience, and protect communities. From expanding green spaces and cooling public areas to improving urban design and early warning systems, cities are exploring people-centred approaches to stay safe in a warming world.
Learn how cities are shaping a more resilient future.
About UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment and the United Nations' voice for environmental action. Working with governments, businesses, civil society and communities around the world, UNEP drives efforts to tackle climate change, nature, land and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Through leadership, partnerships and innovation, UNEP inspires, informs and enables nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Learn more about the UN Environment Programme and global environmental action at https://www.unep.org.