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UNEP report finds heat-related deaths among older people up 85% since 1990s; recommends age-friendly urban planning
Summary
The U.N. Environment Programme said heat-related deaths among older persons have risen about 85% since the 1990s and recommended urban planning measures including expanded green space and age-friendly design.
A report released by the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) found that annual heat-related deaths among older persons have risen by an estimated 85% since the 1990s and urged proactive urban planning to protect a growing vulnerable population.
The U.N. spokesperson summarized the UNEP findings, noting the report recommends proactive, age-friendly resilient city planning with reduced pollution, improved accessibility and expanded green spaces to safeguard older residents who increasingly form a dominant share of the world population.
UNEP’s recommendations focus on urban design and public-health measures to reduce exposure and vulnerability among older adults. The U.N. briefing highlighted the demographic trend and policy recommendations but did not provide new financial commitments tied to the report.
