Heat and Health: The Latest Science on Climate Change Impacts - 2024 Miegunyah Lecture

Watch a 40-minute public lecture where internationally renowned epidemiologist Professor Kristie Ebi explores the critical intersection of extreme heat and public health amid rising global temperatures. Gain insights into the 'extreme heat epidemic' affecting billions worldwide and learn about developing effective intersectoral policies to manage health risks from increasingly intense and frequent heat events. Discover how Australia's approach to potentially deadly summer heat serves as a case study for understanding climate change's broader health impacts, current adaptation strategies, and available options for risk management. Explore the effectiveness of existing policies and understand the range of choices available to protect public health in a changing climate.