Leads: Oriana Wouters, Muskaan Khemani

Timeline: October 2024 - December 2025

Description: The project is funded by the UNESCO National Commission (NC) of Aruba, in collaboration with the UNESCO NC of Curaçao, UNESCO NC of Jamaica, and UNESCO NC of St. Maarten. The project will implement satellite-based mapping for climate heat maps in four Caribbean small island states: Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and Jamaica. Heat has known impacts on public health, energy usage, infrastructure, education, ecosystem chains, and the tourism economy. By enhancing the spatial understanding of heat impact, this project aims to empower stakeholders and citizens in developing targeted strategies for climate resilience.

Funder: UNESCO National Commission Aruba