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Project title

HEAT-ADAPT: Enhancing HEAT ADAPTive capacity in Africa�s informal settlements with nature-based solutions

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Department of Foreign Affairs

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

Extreme temperature due to climate change is causing heat stress leading to > 5 million deaths a year. The situation is widespread in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania�s capital where 70% of the population are socio-economically weak and live in one of >100 informal settlements with high heat exposure but low adaptive capacity. Nature-based Solution (NbS) � green infrastructures (GIs) have been proven to provide climate regulation ecosystem services, however, scant in most informal settlements due to limited growing space, high building compactness, poor soil quality, and socio-economic struggles. The key question is how can GIs be developed and integrated into this characteristic urban environment? HEAT-ADAPT is a grassroot climate action (SDG #13) project designed to succeed and deliver the expected impact as transdisciplinary approach will be adopted. The user-centric approach will engage stakeholders and beneficiaries to co-design and produce NbS � exterior greening and community cooling centres that are evidence-based, socially inclusive, low-cost (to support scalability), and �fit for purpose/location�. They will be integrated in informal communities to enhance their resilience and heat adaptive capacity, among other co-benefits. Through effective time management and communication among the team members and partners, the project will deliver on its promises within the stipulated time.

Grant Approved

�59,075.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/02/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/01/2024