In recent years, heatwaves in India have become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting. This increase can be attributed to the larger problem of global warming and climate change. Rising greenhouse gas emissions have led to a rise in average global temperatures, which directly contribute to the occurrence and severity of heatwaves.

In order to understand the importance of Heat Action Plans and implications of extreme weather, we spoke to Aditya Valiathan Pillai, a fellow with the Initiative for Climate, Energy and Environment (ICEE) at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). His current work focuses on strengthening policies to combat extreme heat.

Full transcript of the episode is available here

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How Is India Adapting to Heatwaves?: An Assessment of Heat Action Plans With Insights for Transformative Climate Action




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In recent years, heatwaves in India have become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting. This increase can be attributed to the larger problem of global warming and climate change. Rising greenhouse gas emissions have led to a rise in average global temperatures, which directly contribute to the occurrence and severity of heatwaves.
In order to understand the importance of Heat Action Plans and implications of extreme weather, we spoke to Aditya Valiathan Pillai, a fellow with the Initiative for Climate, Energy and Environment (ICEE) at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). His current work focuses on strengthening policies to combat extreme heat.
Full transcript of the episode is available <a href="https://bit.ly/42hwglp">here</a>
Suggested Reading:
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 <li><a href="https://cprindia.org/briefsreports/how-is-india-adapting-to-heatwaves-an-assessment-of-heat-action-plans-with-insights-for-transformative-climate-action/#:~:text=HAPs%20are%20India's%20primary%20policy,decrease%20the%20impact%20of%20heatwaves">How Is India Adapting to Heatwaves?: An Assessment of Heat Action Plans With Insights for Transformative Climate Action</a>
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The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development & climate experts from academia, civil society, & the government. Through these interviews, we explore Indian energy transitions’ most pressing hurdles & promising opportunities. We look at the role that government, financial markets, social movements, & science plays in transition.

Co-hosted by Shreya Jai, a leading energy & climate change reporter and Sandeep Pai, an energy transition researcher & author. The show is produced by Tejas Dayananda Sagar.

Contact us at: theindiaenergyhour@gmail.com

The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development &amp; climate experts from academia, civil society, &amp; the government. Through these interviews, we explore Indian energy transitions’ most pressing hurdles &amp; promising opportunities. We look at the role that government, financial markets, social movements, &amp; science plays in transition.

Co-hosted by Shreya Jai, a leading energy &amp; climate change reporter and Sandeep Pai, an energy transition researcher &amp; author. The show is produced by Tejas Dayananda Sagar.

Contact us at: theindiaenergyhour@gmail.com

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