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NRDC India Pvt. Ltd. provides key services to Natural Resources Defense Council (@nrdc-org.bsky.social) to advance national and global climate goals through community-based solutions
#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)
July 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#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
May 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#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)
May 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#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
April 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
#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.
April 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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
April 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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.
March 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
March 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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?👇
March 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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.
March 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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.
March 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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
March 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
March 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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.
March 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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.
March 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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?
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM