Dear Extreme Heat Cooler,
As extreme heat events become more common and intense, they pose serious challenges to communities across India. This issue of Southasiadisasters.net, "Extreme Heat Adaptation and Mitigation Programming: Lessons from the Affected Population," shares stories and strategies on how we can work together to reduce the harmful effects of extreme heat.
By focusing on practical actions, community efforts, and tailored solutions, we hope to inspire more people, including governments and organizations, to take meaningful steps in building a heat-resilient future for all.
I hope this latest issue inspires action, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the way forward.
All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
- Introduction by Shombi Sharp, RCO, UN Resident Coordinator, India
- Beyond Saving Lives: Rethinking Heatwave Preparedness in India by Dr. P G Dhar Chakrabarti, Chair Professor, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, West Bengal, India
- Beyond Research: Turning Heatwave – Knowledge into Action in India by Dr. Krishna AchutaRao, Professor, Centre for Atmospheric Sciences Affiliate Faculty, New Delhi, India
- Heatwaves: A Looming Disaster Demanding State-Level Action in India by Abhiyant Tiwari, Lead – Health & Climate Resilience, NRDC India
- Heatwaves in India: Assessing Vulnerability and Government Response by Prof Vinod K. Sharma, Vice Chairman, Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of Sikkim, India
- The Unheard Voices of India Heatwaves: Demands from the Frontlines by Madhukar Sanap, Head – Emergency Management & Developmental Programs, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India, Maharashtra, India
- Kerala’s Fight Against the Heat: Utilising Government Schemes for Effective Heatwave Mitigation and Management by Joe John George, Consultant, UNICEF, Kerala, India
- Combating Heatwaves in India: A Focus on Community Needs and Collaborative Action by Nupur Tyagi and Mishel Mohan, Sphere India, Uttar Pradesh, India
- The Unrelenting Heat: An Urgent Call for Action on India’s Frontline by Imran Majid, Manager for Programs, ADRA, India
- Kerala on the Frontlines: Battling Heatwaves and Building Resilience by Fahad Marzook, Hazard Analyst (Meteorology), KSDMA, India
- From Campus to Country: Scaling Up: Heatwave Mitigation Strategies in India by Sudhakar Patra, Professor and Head, Berhampur University, Odisha, India
- Feeling the Heat: A Northeast India – Policymaker’s Call to Action on Heatwaves by Mridusmita Borah, Project Officer (DRR), ASDMA, India
- A Collaborative Approach to Building Extreme Heat Resilience in India by Mihir R. Bhatt with Mehul Pandya, Senior Coordinator, AIDMI, India
