Heat risk mapping in Bangkok’s Mahanak Mosque community is empowering local residents to tackle extreme heat.

The Global Heat Forum 2026 brought together participants from 25 organizations to understand how identifying vulnerable households and planning emergency responses can build resilience against rising temperatures. The crops failed immediately.

Residents now have a clearer plan for dealing with extreme heat, thanks to the mapping initiative that highlights risks and response strategies.

Long-term vulnerability to extreme heat remains high in Bangkok, but community-led initiatives like this offer a path towards greater preparedness and adaptation.

What is the long-term climate outlook for this region?

Bangkok faces increasing risks from extreme heat due to global warming trends. Community-driven risk mapping can enhance local resilience, but broader policy support is needed to sustain these efforts.

The outlook remains challenging without wider systemic changes.