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Summary

Dr. Dharma Raj Uprety, Thematic Head: Climate and Resilience at Practical Action, delivered a presentation on the 2024 heat wave and its impacts on lives and livelihoods. The presentation highlighted the global rise in temperatures, attributed to increasing CO2 concentration, leading to widespread effects. Heat waves, characterized by specific temperature thresholds, necessitate measures like minimizing heat exposure, appropriate clothing, hydration, and animal care. Recommendations for combating heat waves include early warning systems, public cooling centers, urban design enhancements, and heat-resistant building materials. Long-term solutions involve mitigating climate change through emission reduction and renewable energy promotion, alongside water conservation and ecosystem protection.