A digital ecosystem accelerating action on extreme heat resilience across South Asia. Connecting funders, NGOs, policymakers, and communities to protect vulnerable populations.
Conceptualized by Practical Action based on decades of work in Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
Mobilizing capital for proven heat resilience solutions. Connect funding with impact.
ClimateWorks Foundation
Supporting locally-led heat resilience solutions in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. First wave focusing on extreme heat in urban areas.
Pillars:
Government of India
Supporting Heat Action Plans, early warning systems, and community resilience programs across Indian states.
Eligible: State governments, ULBs, registered NGOs
India Inc. Consortium
Pooled CSR funding from leading Indian corporates for scalable heat interventions in Tier 2/3 cities.
Focus Areas: Cool roofs, urban greening, worker safety
Mahila Housing Trust + AMC
Solar-reflective coating reducing indoor temperatures by 2-5°C. Successfully deployed in 15,000+ slum households.
SEWA + Arsht-Rock
Parametric insurance providing automatic payouts to informal workers when extreme heat conditions occur.
PMC + Terracon Foundation
Creating micro-forests using Miyawaki method, reducing local temperatures by 3-4°C and improving air quality.
Evidence-based solutions and best practices for heat resilience. Learn what works.
Step-by-step guide to developing city-level Heat Action Plans based on Ahmedabad's pioneering model that saved 1,190 lives annually.
Technical specifications, cost-benefit analysis, and community engagement strategies from Telangana's state-wide Cool Roof Policy.
Methodology for mapping heat-vulnerable populations including informal settlements, gender analysis, and disability considerations.
Protocols for healthcare facilities during heatwaves: surge capacity, staff training, ORS distribution, and patient triage systems.
Nature-based solutions for cooling cities: species selection, water management, and leveraging CAMPA funds for implementation.
Directory of innovative cooling solutions: solar cold storage, cooling vests, passive cooling designs, and affordable AC alternatives.
Amplifying grassroots voices and lived experiences of extreme heat.
Our contractor started providing shade tents and water breaks every hour. Has anyone tried cooling vests? Looking for affordable options that actually work in 45°C heat...
We converted an unused community hall into a cooling shelter. Local women's group manages it. Sharing our experience and cost breakdown for others to replicate...
I'm conducting a session on recognizing and treating heat illness. Post your questions about symptoms, first aid, vulnerable groups, or prevention strategies...
Building a movement for heat resilience. Join us as we unite organizations across South Asia.
We envision a coalition of organizations committed to safeguarding communities in Asia from extreme heat. Together, we will share knowledge, align resources, and advocate for policies to build heat resilience.
With over 50 years of experience in Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction, Practical Action serves as the backbone organization for BeatTheHeat.Asia. Our deep field experience, technical expertise, and community-centered approach ensures this platform addresses real needs with practical solutions.
We are seeking a visionary philanthropic partner to champion this critical initiative. As the anchor donor, you will catalyze a movement that protects millions from extreme heat while building a sustainable ecosystem for long-term resilience.
"We are in active discussions with leading climate philanthropies who share our vision for scalable heat resilience solutions."
We are actively building our coalition. Be among the first to shape the future of heat resilience in South Asia.
Funder Partner
Support innovative heat solutions and scale proven interventions
Implementation Partner
Deploy on-ground solutions and share field insights
Research Partner
Generate evidence and validate solutions
Government Partner
Implement policies and scale solutions
Technology Partner
Innovate cooling solutions and early warning systems
Community Partner
Amplify grassroots voices and local solutions
Multiply your impact through coordinated action
Access evidence and best practices from the field
Coordinate funding and avoid duplication
Convening minds and hearts to accelerate heat action through knowledge exchange.
Exclusive gathering of philanthropies to align grant-making strategies for heat resilience. Co-hosted with India Climate Collaborative.
Two-day intensive for city officials from 20 cities. Learn from Ahmedabad, Surat, and Nagpur's successful HAP implementation.
IMD meteorologists and health experts brief on expected heat patterns and preparedness measures for the upcoming summer.
One-day summit on protecting public health from extreme heat. Features global experts and local practitioners.
Key takeaways from New Delhi's major convening on sustainable cooling and heat resilience.
Powerful testimonies from informal workers, slum residents, and farmers on heat impacts.
Access presentations, recordings, and summaries from past events.
Join the movement to protect millions from extreme heat