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AIDMI organised the Virtual Roundtable on ‘Accelerating Extreme Heat Responses: Key Perspectives from India’ on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm IST. This discussion was guided by the special issue of Southasiadisasters.net produced by many of the panel members.

The rate at which heat is becoming extreme is faster than the rate at which the responses are being taken in India. Therefore there is an urgent need to accelerate a wide range of responses. Join the roundtable to understand why the acceleration and key responses in India matter to India and the world.

Key Insights:

1. Impact on Vulnerable Communities: Examine how extreme heat disproportionately affects vulnerable groups such as daily wage earners, women, and children. Learn about the socio-economic challenges of extreme heat, including health risks, income loss, and food insecurity, and explore strategies to mitigate these effects.
2. State-Level Extreme Heat Preparedness: Discover how region-specific heat action plans tailored to local vulnerabilities are key to building resilience. Learn from case studies like Kerala’s proactive heatwave mitigation strategies, emphasising the importance of empowering states to take targeted actions.
3. Innovative Solutions and Policy Recommendations: Explore sustainable, long-term solutions to manage extreme heat, such as climate-smart infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and improved early warning systems. Learn how these strategies can integrate heatwave resilience into urban planning, agriculture, and healthcare systems.

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