Malaysia - The Urban Heat Island phenomenon and its impacts on vulnerable groups

CLIMATE AND HEALTH: SCIENCE-BASED POLICY SOLUTIONS Malaysia The Urban Heat Island phenomenon and its impacts on vulnerable groups Case study prepared by: Mohd Norzikri Kamaruddin 107 THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND PHENOMENON AND ITS IMPACTS ON VULNERABLE GROUPS Focus The relationship between climate change and public health has become an increas- ingly important focus of global attention – particularly in. [...] 108 Climate and Health: Science-based policy solutions THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND PHENOMENON AND ITS IMPACTS ON VULNERABLE GROUPS The ultimate aim is to inform and influence urban planning policies that both mit- igate UHI effects and safeguard public health. [...] It looked at the structures and functions of health and climate systems, as well as how these systems operated and interacted with each other, to assess the impact of UHI on public health in Malaysian cities. [...] The models were calibrated using both historical and current climatic and health data to ensure a precise understanding of the cli- mate-health relationship in general, and a robust understanding of the health risks associated with UHI in particular. [...] Politically, the timing of the study aligned with policy cycles and governmental interest in public health and environmental conservation.