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Prioritizing Heat Mitigation Actions in Indian Cities : A Cost-Benefit Analysis under Climate Change Scenarios (English)

28 Oct 2024

Although deaths and economic losses due to extreme heat are rising globally, heatwaves remain a "hidden hazard" whose impacts are underrecognized due to measurement and valuation challenges. Cities in India are developing Heat Action Plans that combine physical cooling measures (such as urban greening and reflective roofs) with public health measures (such as heat-health early warning systems). However, there is a key knowledge gap on the
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Authors

Jones,Nicholas K.W., Tiwari,Asmita, Kikutake,Natsuko, Takacs,Sacha, Souverijns,Niels

Related Organizations

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-10960
Disclosure Date
2024/10/28
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Prioritizing Heat Mitigation Actions in Indian Cities : A Cost-Benefit Analysis under Climate Change Scenarios
Originating Unit
Off of Sr VP Dev Econ/Chief Econ (DECVP)
Pages
31
Product Line
Advisory Services & Analytics
Published in
United States of America
Rel Proj ID
IN-India Green, Resilient, And Inclusive Cities Pasa -- P179577
Series Name
Policy Research working paper; INFRASTRUCTURE; RRR;
TF No/Name
TF0B9300-Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Resilience into the New National Urb,TF0C0789-Climate Smart Urbanization in SAR,TF0C1112-T1 - India, multi cities - Support Meghalaya in preparation of city lev,TF0C4805-T1- India, Mumbai - Promoting Green and Resilient Transit-Oriented Deve,TF0C5144-T1-India-Multi Cities - Building Climate Resilient and Low-carbon Homes
Unit Owning
Urban SAR 1 (ISAU1),VPU Infrastructure - IFC (GGIVP)
Version Type
Final
Volume No
1

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