Opportunities and an event Tuesday 8th July 2025 | A Southampton Collective project
“As we face hotter summers and more frequent heatwaves, we need more than awareness – we need action.” – Beat the Heat
Beat the Heat is a coalition of partners putting community experiences and voices at the heart of imagining potential mitigations and enabling action.
There are three ways you can get involved:
Attend the Beat the Heat event on Tuesday 8th July
A workshop bringing together residents, researchers, local organisations and decision-makers to shape responses to the health and environmental impacts of rising heat in the Southampton area.
This is your invitation to help design a city that works for everyone – even in extreme temperatures. Together, attendees will explore:
– Who is most affected by heat stress?
– Where are the hotspots in the Southampton area?
– How can we adapt our streets, buildings, green spaces and infrastructure for health and wellbeing?
– What support and communications will keep people informed and safe?
– How can we create inclusive solutions that involve community voices—especially young people and those most impacted?
Date: Tuesday 8th July
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: God’s House Tower, Southampton
Book: Entry is free but you must book https://www.thersa.org/events/2025/06/beat-the-heat/
Share your experience
Your experiences, hopes and fears of heatwaves in Southampton are important. So Collective would love to hear from you, and encourages you to ask others to share their experiences too. Please email rebecca@socollective.org.uk with any thoughts or experiences.
Stay involved
The event on the 8th July aims to shape the foundations of a project that will have real impact of life in the Southampton area in a warming world.
Keep up-to-date with the project through Southampton Collective’s website or add your name to their partners list: https://forms.gle/msGDTVu5h51rmSne7
“So, please share your experiences, join us on 8th July and beyond to help beat the heat in the Southampton area.” – Beat the Heat