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VideoApril 9, 2025

From Heatwaves to Hope: Bangkok Governor on Building Urban Resilience in the City

Bangkok temperatures are rising every year, partly due to the Urban Heat Island effect—where roads and buildings absorb heat, turning cities into heat sinks. This impacts health, productivity, and infrastructure. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt shares how Bangkok is taking many steps to create big collective impact in tackling urban heat.