In Nairobi, green roofs help lower water bills, reduce energy consumption, and support biodiversity, contributing to urban sustainability efforts amidst climate challenges.

Natural ventilation is crucial for public health in Bangladesh's urban areas, where high-rise buildings and congested alleys often neglect its benefits, despite rising concerns over respiratory and mental well-being, exacerbated by reliance on air conditioners and limited ventilation in modern urban flats.

Air conditioning use in Europe has risen significantly due to climate change, posing environmental challenges despite its essential role in heatwave mitigation. What are the possible solutions?

Professor Bartlett reports efforts from the cool towns project to develop heat resilience strategies across European cities, focusing on scalable interventions like shade, water features, special paving, green walls, and urban planning to mitigate the impacts of rising temperatures and support climate adaptation.