From 19th until 23th September 2023 the 62nd German Congress for Geography (DKG) and Young Congress for Geography (JGK) will take place at the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. The congress under the motto “Planetary Futures” aims to become a lively and vibrant … Read More
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Safely through the heat with HEAL: Transdisciplinary project helps at-risk groups in everyday life
The transdisciplinary project HEAL involves citizens in the research process on heat stress in the city: The aim is to make everyday life easier for at-risk groups during heat waves. The Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT), supported by the … Read More
Funding for initial phase of GEHIPED project secured
Heat stress has emerged as an increasing concern for Germany. Since 1881, the number of days per year with a maximum temperature above 30°C has nearly tripled and a further increase of this trend driven by climate change is anticipated. … Read More
WENN ES IN DER STADT ZU HEISS WIRD
Aktuelle Meldung der Universität Heidelberg zum Projekt HEAL: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/newsroom/wenn-es-in-der-stadt-zu-heiss-wird BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG STIFTUNG FÖRDERT HEIDELBERGER PROJEKT ZU ROUTINGDIENST MIT HITZEVERMEIDENDEN WEGSTRECKEN Wo in der Stadt Heidelberg ist es besonders heiß und wie wirken sich lokale Hitzebelastungen auf gefährdete Personengruppen aus? Mit dieser … Read More
SWR broadcast on the research project HEAL: Taking the safe route through the heat – Transdisciplinary project HEAL makes everyday life easier for at-risk groups
Climate adaptation strategies to support and protect at-risk groups during hot weather periods are being developed as part of the transdisciplinary collaboration in the HEAL project by the research network consisting of the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT), the … Read More