Keynote addresses: the importance of addressing urban resilience to heat and the role of geospatial information management

Jainey Bavishi, Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator, NOAA

Why understanding risks and impacts of extreme heat has been a policy priority in the US i.e., health-related risks, links to other hazards – droughts, wildfires etc.

Vicki Cerullo, acting Director of Climate, New York City Mayor’s Office

New York City’s experience in understanding and addressing health and other risks from extreme heat