When homes already hit 40°C inside, it's better to draw on residents' local know-how than plan for climate change from above

Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This makes "climate readiness" a pressing issue for governments, city planners and emergency services in fast-growing areas such as Western Sydney.We work with culturally diverse residents and social housing providers in Western Sydney to explore how they're adapting to increasing heat. Residents hosted heat data loggers inside and outside their homes.