It is difficult to overstate the connection between climate change and human health, especially in the urban context. Cities currently face serious health risks associated with the Anthropocene. Communities impacted by environmental injustices and social inequalities already disproportionately experience these risks, and as the climate continues to change, these health threats will be further exacerbated. The severity and increased frequency of climate-related health hazards cities experience require climate adaptation strategies to be developed and implemented. It is imperative for cities to understand future climate-driven changes in health hazards and to pursue informed, equity-oriented adaptation to protect the health and livelihoods of urban residents and ensure they are resilient to future climate impacts. There are numerous tools to assess these hazards such as high-resolution models, dense networks of observations, and satellite remote sensing as well as varied strategies and approaches to adapt to or mitigate these hazards, but it is important for cities to consider those that are appropriate for their research questions, geographic location, and the social conditions their residents experience. This session will focus on the myriad impacts that present and future stressors related to the Anthropocene such as rising temperatures, more weather extremes, changes in natural and anthropogenic air pollution, or rising sea levels have on health, health inequities, and climate adaptation strategies in urban areas.

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