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What's it like being a chief heat officer?

What's it like being a chief heat officer?

The Climate Question vor 6 Monaten

Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves

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As climate change makes the world hotter, some cities have
appointed so-called Chief Heat Officers to try to improve their
response to record-breaking temperatures.

In 2024, Graihagh Jackson spoke to two women who have done the
job in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Monterrey, Mexico. What does
their role involve? What solutions are out there? And do they get
enough funding?

Plus, Umaru Fofana reports from Freetown on what happens when
extreme heat grips the city. Umaru talks to locals forced to
sleep outside because of the temperature, despite risks to their
health and safety. And he also investigates a new piece of
building design that might help people living in informal
settlements.

Got a question or comment? email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Producer: Osman Iqbal Sound engineer:
James Beard and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts