Urban Heat Island and Social and Racial Inequities
We held the 5th International Global Warming Mitigation was successfully held.
This time, we invited Associate Professor Angel Hsu from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who gave a lecture on the theme “Who Bears the Burden of Heat? — Racial and Social Inequities and Climate Risks in Cities.”
Drawing on the findings of the IPCC reports and her own research, Dr. Hsu highlighted how urban heat island effects disproportionately impact vulnerable populations such as minorities and low-income communities. She also introduced analyses using NASA satellite data and citizen science surveys. Furthermore, she emphasized that future urban policies should not only incorporate technological measures such as greening and reflective pavement, but also prioritize social acceptability and social capital, underscoring the need for comprehensive and inclusive countermeasures.

■Streaming:Click HERE
■Date and Time: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00–11:30 (JST)
■Format: Online via Zoom
■Time Schedule:
[Opening Remark]Prof.Jiro Mizushima (Chiba University)
[Special Lecture]Associate Prof. Angel Hsu
(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
WHO BEARS THE HEAT? RACIAL AND SOCIAL DISPARITIES IN URBAN CLIMATE RISK
[Discussion]Prof.Mizushima Jiro
(Chiba University)
[Question & Response]
■Moderator: Asst. Prof. Xiaofang Zhang
(Chiba University)
■Language: English