Congratulations to Dr. Liv Yoon, awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Dr. Liv Yoon and her team have been honored with the 2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Their project, “Addressing Intersecting Crises: Climate, Housing, and Compounding Health Vulnerabilities for Senior Tenants,” where Dr. Yoon serves as the principal investigator, has been recognized for its groundbreaking approach.
Dr. Yoon’s research aims to understand and address the disproportionate impacts of climate change-induced extreme events, such as heatwaves and wildfires, on indoor environments. Her focus is on senior, low-income, disabled, and racialized tenants in coastal cities. The objective is to improve livability and health outcomes for these vulnerable populations without causing displacement or loss of autonomy.