{"id":2845,"date":"2026-01-20T14:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/?p=2845"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:24:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:24:54","slug":"be-ready-booklet-release-article","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/?p=2845","title":{"rendered":"ACUPUNCTURE FOR HEALTHY AND HEAT-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover the New Booklet: \u201cAcupuncture for Healthy and Heat-Resilient Communities\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cities are becoming increasingly hot, with heatwaves turning into a regular part of daily life. Urban surfaces such as streets, buildings, and paved areas absorb heat and release it slowly, causing cities to be warmer than their surroundings. This phenomenon, known as the Urban Heat Island effect, impacts people\u2019s health, comfort, and overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new digital booklet is now available for anyone interested in <strong>making cities cooler and healthier<\/strong>. Titled <strong>\u201cAcupuncture for Healthy and Heat-Resilient Communities,\u201d<\/strong> it shares the results and lessons of the <strong>Be Ready project<\/strong>, which tackles urban heat islands\u2014areas in cities that can be several degrees hotter than surrounding rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes the booklet special is its focus on <strong>practical, easy-to-apply solutions<\/strong>. Instead of large-scale urban redesigns, it highlights <strong>\u201curban acupuncture\u201d<\/strong>\u2014small, targeted actions that have a big impact. The booklet shows how cities can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green acupuncture<\/strong> \u2013 planting trees and greenery to lower temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White acupuncture<\/strong> \u2013 using reflective materials to keep surfaces cool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blue acupuncture<\/strong> \u2013 smart ways to use water to reduce heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The booklet is full of <strong>real stories, step-by-step tips, and examples that other cities can replicate<\/strong>. It\u2019s designed to be both <strong>inspirational and practical<\/strong>, helping urban planners, community leaders, and policymakers bring heat-resilient solutions to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also links these measures to major European policies, like the <strong>European Green Deal<\/strong> and the <strong>EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change<\/strong>, showing how small interventions can support broader climate goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available in English and free to access<\/strong>, this booklet is a <strong>go-to guide for anyone looking to create cooler, greener, and more resilient cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover insights, inspiration, and more\u2014explore the booklet <a href=\"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Acupuncture-for-Healthy-Heat-resilient-Communities-Booklet_compressed.pdf\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> or find it in our resource section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Acupuncture-for-Healthy-Heat-resilient-Communities-Booklet_compressed.pdf\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Acupuncture-for-Healthy-Heat-resilient-Communities-How-Small-Interventions-Make-a-Big-Impact-in-Cities-002-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Acupuncture-for-Healthy-Heat-resilient-Communities-How-Small-Interventions-Make-a-Big-Impact-in-Cities-002-2.png 401w, https:\/\/b-isi.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Acupuncture-for-Healthy-Heat-resilient-Communities-How-Small-Interventions-Make-a-Big-Impact-in-Cities-002-2-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the New Booklet: \u201cAcupuncture for Healthy and Heat-Resilient Communities\u201d Cities are becoming increasingly hot, with heatwaves turning into a regular part of daily life. Urban surfaces such as streets, buildings, and paved areas absorb heat and release it slowly, causing cities to be warmer than their surroundings. 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