Atelier 2 : Urban heat islands and their impact on temperature-related mortality

Gabriele Manoli, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL

What is the impact of urban climate on health? Can we quantify it in monetary terms and assess the potential benefits of urban vegetation? And what about seasonality? Are there different costs and benefits during summer and winter? This workshop aims to address these questions by reviewing the most recent literature and discussing their implications for planning and decision-making. The goal is to explore the complexity of climate-health relationships and envision future strategies for shaping greener and healthier cities.