Tommy Charles

Tommy Charles, the team lead of the Sierra Leone Open Mapping Initiative, discusses the rising temperatures in Freetown and its harsh impacts on daily life. He shares insights from a recent Urban Heat Hackathon, where technology and urban greening emerged as key solutions. With the help of mapping technology, they are identifying hot spots and advocating for community engagement. The conversation highlights innovative strategies like tree planting and the use of satellite imagery to combat extreme heat in crowded areas.