Walis Community Event | Mapping Urban Heat: Hot Cities, Cool Solutions

Join us online to explore urban heat challenges and cool solutions for hotter cities with Walis Community!

Urban heat islands are a growing challenge for liveability, health, and sustainability. Dense infrastructure and limited greenery can drive higher local temperatures, increase energy demand, and elevate heat-related risks. Spatial data and GIS are transforming how we respond - by mapping heat intensity, identifying priority areas for intervention such as tree canopy restoration, and monitoring progress over time.

Join us for the next Walis Community Event, showcasing projects and practical approaches that use spatial technology to help create cooler, greener communities.

What to Expect

At this online session, you can expect to:

• Hear about how spatial data and GIS are being used to support responses to urban heat challenges.
• Learn from emerging projects and approaches across the public sector.
• Connect with peers to share ideas, insights, and experiences.
• Be part of a conversation focused on collaboration and practical solutions for cooler, more liveable communities.

Presenters will be announced soon — stay tuned for more details.

This event will be of interest to you if you:

• Work on urban heat mapping, dashboards, or decision‑support tools.
• Use GIS to guide urban greening, tree canopy programs, or restoration planning.
• Analyse or apply health or environmental data related to heat, heatwaves, and exposure risk.
• Are exploring innovative cooling strategies enabled by spatial technology.

Event Details

📅 Date: 19 March 2026 🕘 Time: 10:30 - 12:30

📍 Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

Let’s showcase practical solutions and inspire collaboration to create cooler, greener communities.