Source: Indian Express
Context:
Maharashtra announced that 30 cities have joined the global Beat the Heat Programme during Mumbai Climate Week 2026.
What is the Beat the Heat Programme?
- A global climate initiative focused on tackling extreme heat through sustainable cooling and urban resilience measures.
- It operationalises the Global Cooling Pledge by translating it into practical city-level action.
- Launched under the COP30 Presidency (Brazil) and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) through the Cool Coalition.
Objectives
1. Climate Mitigation
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cooling systems.
- Promote energy-efficient and low-carbon cooling technologies.
2. Climate Adaptation
- Protect vulnerable populations from heat stress.
- Integrate cooling and heat resilience into urban planning.
