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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)
July 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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)
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)
@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)
July 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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)
@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)
#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)
@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
#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)
@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)
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
📝 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
May 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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
📝 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
#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
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
#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
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
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)
May 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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)
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)
May 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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)
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)
🌡️ Climate projections from 2025 to 2050
🗺️ Ward-level heat vulnerability mapping
🎯 Targeted actions for high-risk populations
(2/4)
May 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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)
🌡️ Climate projections from 2025 to 2050
🗺️ Ward-level heat vulnerability mapping
🎯 Targeted actions for high-risk populations
(2/4)
#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)
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 #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)
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)
#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
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 #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
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
#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.
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
#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.
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.
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
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
Key takeaways from #GHCF2025:
Heat resilience must be prioritized across governance, finance & communities.
Cooling must be sustainable & equitable.
Nature-based & infrastructure solutions are key.
Heat resilience must be prioritized across governance, finance & communities.
Cooling must be sustainable & equitable.
Nature-based & infrastructure solutions are key.
March 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Key takeaways from #GHCF2025:
Heat resilience must be prioritized across governance, finance & communities.
Cooling must be sustainable & equitable.
Nature-based & infrastructure solutions are key.
Heat resilience must be prioritized across governance, finance & communities.
Cooling must be sustainable & equitable.
Nature-based & infrastructure solutions are key.
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
March 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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
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
March 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
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
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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
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
March 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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
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
March 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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
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
March 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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
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
#GHCF2025 #UrbanHeatManagement
March 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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
#GHCF2025 #UrbanHeatManagement
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.
As #GHCF2025 moves into Day 2, discussions will shift to nature-based solutions, infrastructure, & policies to scale heat resilience.
March 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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.
As #GHCF2025 moves into Day 2, discussions will shift to nature-based solutions, infrastructure, & policies to scale heat resilience.
How can we shape the narrative around cooling & climate resilience to drive urgent action?
Join this critical discussion on climate storytelling, public engagement & media influence.
#ClimateNarratives #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
Join this critical discussion on climate storytelling, public engagement & media influence.
#ClimateNarratives #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
How can we shape the narrative around cooling & climate resilience to drive urgent action?
Join this critical discussion on climate storytelling, public engagement & media influence.
#ClimateNarratives #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
Join this critical discussion on climate storytelling, public engagement & media influence.
#ClimateNarratives #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
Aakash Srivastava, Ministry of Health, stressed that health systems must integrate heat resilience. Gaya Prasad, Ministry of Rural Development, highlighted the need for climate-smart rural housing. The consensus? Stronger policies & urgent action are needed now. #GHCF2025
March 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Aakash Srivastava, Ministry of Health, stressed that health systems must integrate heat resilience. Gaya Prasad, Ministry of Rural Development, highlighted the need for climate-smart rural housing. The consensus? Stronger policies & urgent action are needed now. #GHCF2025
Join this critical discussion on mobilizing climate finance for heat resilience & sustainable cooling.
#SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience #ClimateDialogue #ClimateFinance #HeatResilience #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
#SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience #ClimateDialogue #ClimateFinance #HeatResilience #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Join this critical discussion on mobilizing climate finance for heat resilience & sustainable cooling.
#SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience #ClimateDialogue #ClimateFinance #HeatResilience #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
#SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience #ClimateDialogue #ClimateFinance #HeatResilience #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
Joy Shumake-Guillemot, WHO, reminded us that we are locked into a warmer future, & unless urgent action is taken, heat will continue to sabotage sustainable development—impacting health, economy, infrastructure, food, & water. The key is to scale solutions further & faster.
March 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Joy Shumake-Guillemot, WHO, reminded us that we are locked into a warmer future, & unless urgent action is taken, heat will continue to sabotage sustainable development—impacting health, economy, infrastructure, food, & water. The key is to scale solutions further & faster.