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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The convening brought together global experts & national representatives whose feedback was sought. Valuable insights were given on how such centres can support the implementation of the Montreal Protocol’s goals and foster regional collaboration on climate-friendly cooling solutions. (4/4)

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Supported by @nrdc.org, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy & some other institutions, Akash presented some of his research findings including 🏛️ Potential governance structures 💸 Funding strategies 👨‍🏭 Core activities (3/4)

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Focused on sustainable cooling in developing countries, @nrdcindia.bsky.social's Akash Goenka made a presentation based on his research prior to the discussion. The research draws from international efforts and ongoing initiatives to set up centres of excellence. (2/4)

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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

Based on growth trends and cost feasibility, year-wise EV penetration targets were recommended for different commercial fleet segments. The entire report is available on the link below (3/3) Fleet Electrification Report: www.nrdcindia.org/pdf/HYDERABA... #TransportTransition #NetZero #Emissions

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The comprehensive, data-driven methodology included 📝 In-depth assessment of the vehicle growth pattern in Hyderabad across various vehicle types 👨‍💻 Segment-wise analysis of EV adoption trends 💸 Total Cost of Ownership analysis for multiple vehicle categories and use cases (2/3) #CleanMobility #EVs

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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

Knowledge partners who supported the development of the Varanasi HAP include — Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar IIPHG, Mahila Housing Trust, and local stakeholders like the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust and Varanasi CMO Office. (4/4)

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

At the launch, Dipa Singh Bagai, Country Head, NRDC India, shared the opening remarks, followed by Bijal Brahmbhatt, Director, Mahila Housing Trust who discussed the pressing need to find cooling solutions in a warming world. This was followed by NRDC India's Ritika Kapoor presenting the HAP (3/4)

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Launched by the Mayor of Varanasi, Shri Ashok Kumar Tiwari, the HAP is grounded in data-driven analysis and local community engagement, including: 🌡️ Climate projections from 2025 to 2050 🗺️ Ward-level heat vulnerability mapping 🎯 Targeted actions for high-risk populations (2/4)

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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

The aim is to implement and scale the Heat Action Plan and increase the responsiveness of Churu city administration to heat-related emergencies.

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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

Shri Sumit Kumar Additional Municipal Commissioner of Ayodhya & Dr. Deepak B Saxena, Director, Indian Institute of Public Health - Gandhinagar were joined by Manish Bapna, President & CEO, NRDC & Dipa Singh Bagai, Country Head, NRDC India for the signing

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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

Key takeaways from #GHCF2025: Heat resilience must be prioritized across governance, finance & communities. Cooling must be sustainable & equitable. Nature-based & infrastructure solutions are key.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Dipa Bagai, NRDC India, highlighted the deepening heat divide, noting that many cooling solutions worsen the crisis instead of solving it. Archana Soreng, UN Youth Advisory Group, called for people-oriented, community-driven solutions for heat resilience.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Daniel P. Schrag, Harvard University, warned that we are reaching temperature limits for human viability & that the Paris Agreement targets may not hold as emissions continue to overshoot. He stressed that mitigation & adaptation must go hand in hand.

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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

Vasudevan Rangarajan, Edelman, stressed that cooling isn’t a luxury—it’s an economic necessity. The takeaway? Clear, data-driven & solution-focused messaging is key to mobilizing investment & public action in sustainable cooling. #GHCF2025 #HeatResilience

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Harvir Singh, Rural Voice, said media mostly covers extreme heat after disasters & called for continuous reporting from research to implementation. Pooja Haldea, Ashoka University, emphasized that relatable messaging drives real behavioral change.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Mihir Shah, CEEW, noted that climate messaging is still problem-focused, limiting large-scale adoption of solutions. Kartiki Negi, Climate Trends, stressed the need for localized, data-driven reporting to keep heat resilience in mainstream discussions.

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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

Dr. Husamuddin Ahmadzai, UNDP, warned that carbon trading markets are volatile & long-term climate finance is unpredictable. The takeaway? Heat resilience needs diverse financing—philanthropy, private investment & government support. #GHCF2025 #ClimateFinance

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Shravan Shankar, Climake, noted that mitigation gets the most funding while adaptation remains underfunded. Dr. Dhruba Purkayastha, CEEW, stressed that public finance must ensure access to district cooling & trickle down to urban local bodies (ULBs).

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Aaran Patel, Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation, highlighted philanthropy’s role in early-stage heat resilience pilots, offering a model for scaling government interventions. Nidhi Upadhyaya, Atlantic Council, emphasized multi-stakeholder finance coordination & adaptation funding.

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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

The session reinforced that true climate resilience is built from the ground up. Empowering communities with financial tools, education & local engagement is critical for adaptation. #GHCF2025

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Mary McBryde, Climate Resilience for All, stressed that women face disproportionate heat impacts—mentally, financially & physically. She called for heat-resilient insurance, early warning systems & tech training to equip communities against rising temperatures.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Bijal Brahmbhatt, Mahila Housing Trust, emphasized that climate action must start with communities. Using gamification & activity-based learning, women were empowered to assess their own climate risks & actively engage in resilience-building.

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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

Heat resilience isn’t just about cooling cities—it’s about protecting the people who build & sustain them. Without worker protections, policy action & scalable cooling, heat stress will continue to threaten health, productivity & livelihoods. #GHCF2025

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Aditi Surie, IIHS, noted that 70% of India’s workforce is informal, lacking basic protections like shade, water & rest breaks. James Frederick, Department of Labor, US, highlighted OSHA’s Heat Injury & Illness Prevention framework, calling for stronger policy enforcement.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Jason Lee, National University of Singapore, introduced Project Heatsafe, bridging research & policy to improve worker safety & productivity. Shruti M. Deorah, UC Berkeley, noted that heat stress assessments must factor in humidity & not just temperature.

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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 reinforced that heat resilience must be built on a foundation of policy, science, and infrastructure—where solutions are context-specific, equity-driven, and scalable #GHCF2025 #HeatResilience #UrbanCooling #NatureBasedSolutions

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Melanie Slade, IEA, emphasized that regulations alone aren't enough—cost-effective implementation of nature-based solutions is key. And Pramod Singh of AEEE, called for Integrated Resilient Resource Planning (IRRP) to protect energy infrastructure.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Ashok Lall, Ashok B Lall Architects, stressed that proactive heat resilience measures must be integrated into building codes & zoning laws. In addition, Minni Shastry, UNEP, warned that cooling demand could worsen climate change without sustainable strategies.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Aditya Narayan Singh, MoEF&CC, highlighted India’s Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) & the need for large-scale urban upgrades before cooling demand surges by 2037-38. Priya Narayanan, WRI India, called for embedding nature-based solutions into urban planning.

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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

This session set the stage for deeper discussions on urban design, workforce resilience, community engagement & information dissemination. The message was clear: cooling must go beyond short-term fixes—long-term, systemic solutions are needed now. #GHCF2025 #HeatResilience #UrbanCooling

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Dr. Ebi, University of Washington, highlighted that heat-related mortality is preventable through early warning systems & coordinated governance. Akash Goenka of NRDC, called for proactive cooling strategies, integrating passive cooling & energy-efficient tech.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Prima Madan, NRDC, emphasized that cooling solutions must be holistic, integrating policy, technology & community-driven action. She underscored the need for scalable, equity-driven strategies to protect vulnerable populations from rising heat stress.

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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

In an interactive workshop, Ramiz Khan, Urban Adviser, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, led delegates through real-world urban heat scenarios, response planning & feedback—to ensure the Handbook is transparent and evolving. #GHCF2025 #UrbanHeatManagement

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Viktoria Pues, Senior Consultant, AtkinsRealis, shared that 100+ handbooks were reviewed in the process of preparing the draft. To be published in June, the document provides step-by-step guidance for local governments on heat resilience.

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NRDC India @nrdcindia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Siddharth Nadkarny, Associate Director, AtkinsRealis, highlighted that the Handbook follows a four-stage methodology and has been previously tested in cities in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia—a major step in strengthening climate 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

The session wrapped up a day of bold discussions from the heat-cooling paradox to governance strategies. As #GHCF2025 moves into Day 2, discussions will shift to nature-based solutions, infrastructure, & policies to scale heat resilience.

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