Extreme Heat & Human Behaviour: Understanding Risk, Building Resilience- From Reaction to Prevention

The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) and the Center for the Study of Wicked Problems present this timely webinar recording on one of the most pressing challenges of a changing climate. Extreme heat is among the fastest-growing global risks, with impacts extending far beyond physical health. It can influence how people think, make decisions, interact with others, and respond during emergencies—affecting individuals, communities, workplaces, and critical services. In this webinar, Steven Crimando, Principal and Founder of Behavioral Science Applications LLC, examines the complex relationship between extreme heat and human behaviour. Drawing on current research and decades of real-world experience, he explores how excessive heat affects cognition, emotions, decision-making, risk perception, and human performance. The session also considers the implications for public safety, emergency management, healthcare, business continuity, and community resilience, while offering practical strategies to strengthen preparedness, reduce risk, and build resilience in an increasingly hotter world. www.theisrm.org