Naina Tanwar

Scaling climate adaptation technology for a just transition

The 2024 heatwave in India highlights the urgent need for a just transition in climate adaptation, emphasising inclusive and resilient strategies to protect vulnerable communities and mitigate the social and economic impacts of extreme weather events.

Sanjay Srivastava

T N Singh

Praveen Kumar

Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 10:06 PM

Breaking heat records in the summer of 2024 is a stark reminder of the harsh reality of a warming planet. According to figures from the Indian Health Ministry, the heatwave in India alone has resulted in over 40,000 cases of heatstroke and over 100 fatalities in recent months.

Championing inclusive and resilient climate solutions (Image: Asian Development Bank, CC BY-NC 2.0)

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