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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
#NRDCEvents #NewThread @nrdc.org in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy hosted a roundtable focused on the development of regional Centres of Excellence earlier in the week at the 47th Open Ended Working Group meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (1/4)
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
#NRDCReport #NewThread Earlier this year the Govt of Telangana in partnership with @nrdc.org & Administrative Staff College of India developed a fleet electrification roadmap for Hyderabad’s commercial fleets. (1/3) Report link: www.nrdcindia.org/pdf/HYDERABA... #CleanTransportation #Electric
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
#ClimateAction #NewThread Marking a major milestone in Uttar Pradesh, India's climate resilience journey, Varanasi Nagar Nigam officially launched the city’s first Heat Action Plan (HAP), a forward-looking strategy designed to protect residents from the rising threat of extreme heat. (1/4)
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
#ClimateAction #Thread Earlier this month, @nrdc.org signed an MoU with the Municipal Council Churu, Rajasthan & Mahila Housing Trust to provide regular exchange of information, innovation, knowledge, technological developments, support for creation and implementation of Heat Action Plan for Churu
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
#ClimateAction #NewPartnerships With the aim of building climate resilience, @nrdc.org signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra, India last week with the aim of working together on heat action plans, reducing the urban heat island effect and scaling up cool roof initiatives in the state.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Earlier this month, @nrdc.org signed an MoU with the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation & the Indian Institute for Public Health - Gandhinagar to provide regular exchange of information, innovation, knowledge, tech developments & support for creation & implementation of a Heat Action Plan for the city
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
As #GHCF2025 came to a close, the final session, Towards GHCF 2026, moderated by Chinmaya Acharya, NRDC, explored the growing imbalance between mitigation & adaptation and the urgent need to scale solutions for rising heat challenges.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
A session moderated by Urmi Goswami, Economic Times, explored how communication & narratives can drive climate action. Experts emphasized shifting the focus from problems to solutions & making heat resilience a year-round discussion.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
As #GHCF2025 continues, the focus shifts to finance—a key enabler for scaling heat resilience & sustainable cooling. While solutions exist, unlocking capital, building financial models & ensuring equitable access remain key challenges.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
As #GHCF2025 continues, discussions shifted to community-led climate adaptation—highlighting how local engagement & behavioral change are key to long-term heat resilience. Experts explored how communities can drive equitable climate action.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Experts turned their focus to workforce resilience, highlighting how extreme heat is a humanitarian crisis, affecting millions of workers with little protection. The discussion was centered on occupational safety, policy, and scalable solutions.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The session on Urban Design, Built Environment & Technology explored urban planning, nature-based solutions & regulatory reforms as key strategies to tackle rising cooling demand & heat stress. Policy, infrastructure & behavioral shifts must work together for long-term resilience.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
At #GHCF2025, the spotlight session A Matrix of Solutions: Cooling and Heat Resilience, explored urban planning, nature-based solutions & infrastructure advancements to tackle extreme heat; experts stressed on the need for long-term resilience.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Day 2 of #GHCF2025 opened with a pivotal discussion on the draft World Bank Handbook for Urban Heat Management, designed to equip cities in the Global South with strategies to tackle rising urban heat and build climate resilience.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
As Day 1 of #GHCF2025 came to a close, the final session sparked a powerful discussion on climate justice, community-led resilience & indigenous leadership in shaping sustainable solutions. How can we ensure equitable climate policies?👇
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
How we communicate the urgency of sustainable cooling can shape investment, policy, & public action. Effective storytelling turns cooling from a technical issue into a climate priority, driving real change. #GHCF2025
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Extreme heat is not just an environmental crisis—it’s a governance challenge. At #GHCF2025, experts discussed how national & subnational policies can drive sustainable cooling & heat resilience through better planning, financing & coordination.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023 estimates that developing countries need $215–$387B annually by 2030 for resilience, including heat adaptation & sustainable cooling. Yet, a massive funding gap remains. How can we scale climate finance? #GHCF2025
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Cooling shouldn’t be a climate problem—it should be part of the solution. • Passive cooling • Smart urban planning • Energy-efficient strategies Experts at #GHCF2025 made it clear: The solutions exist, but scaling them in time is the real challenge. The time to act is now.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Global Heat & Cooling Forum 2025 opened with a powerful inaugural session, calling for urgent action on heat resilience and sustainable cooling. As extreme heat worsens, leaders emphasized that cooling isn’t just a climate issue—it’s a human crisis.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Global Heat & Cooling Forum 2025 kicks off today! With rising temperatures and extreme heat, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders come together to explore solutions for sustainable cooling and climate resilience. #GHCF2025
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
With global temperatures rising & cooling demand surging, the world faces a pressing challenge. How do we stay cool without further warming the planet? At #GHCF2025, policymakers, climate experts and industry leaders will convene to drive action on sustainable cooling solutions.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Extreme heat is intensifying—straining infrastructure, disrupting economies & increasing health risks. Urban areas, trapped in the urban heat island effect, are heating up faster than their surroundings.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Governments play a key role in climate resilience & sustainable cooling. Policies exist at national, state & local levels, but how can we strengthen them to mitigate extreme heat risks & enhance adaptation? #GHCF2025 explores the path forward.
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Global warming is accelerating at an alarming rate, having surpassed the 1.5°C threshold in 2024. As temperatures rise, demand for cooling surges—risking increased emissions and energy use. How do we break this cycle?
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
#InTheNews What role can green banks play in India's sustainable development? A recent article on DownToEarth cites @nrdc.org, Council on Energy Environment & Water & Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd's 2016 report on the subject. Article 👇 www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
#NRDCEvents #Webinar Earlier today @nrdc.org's @kwatra.bsky.social moderated a discussion on 'India's Role in Climate Action' with Indian climate & policy experts. This discussion is first in the The Climate Conversation series being organized by @nrdcindia.bsky.social. You can watch it 👇
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The Climate Conversation: India's Role In Climate Action
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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
#NRDCEvents Kicking off our @bsky.app journey with an announcement of The Climate Conversation series being organized by @nrdc.org and @nrdcindia.bsky.social. Join us online for discussions across a varied range of subjects with climate experts, all through next week. More details to follow!
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