#GHCF2025
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of cooling & climate resilience.

Join the inauguration of this transformative dialogue
#GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience
#ExtremeHeat #Heatwaves #PublicHealth #GlobalSouth #ClimateDiscussion #CoolingSolutions
March 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
As #GHCF2025 continues, the focus shifts to finance—a key enabler for scaling heat resilience & sustainable cooling. While solutions exist, unlocking capital, building financial models & ensuring equitable access remain key challenges.
March 18, 2025 at 12:03 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
March 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
With global temperatures rising & cooling demand surging, the world faces a pressing challenge. How do we stay cool without further warming the planet? At #GHCF2025, policymakers, climate experts and industry leaders will convene to drive action on sustainable cooling solutions.
March 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Key takeaways from #GHCF2025:
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
As #GHCF2025 came to a close, the final session, Towards GHCF 2026, moderated by Chinmaya Acharya, NRDC, explored the growing imbalance between mitigation & adaptation and the urgent need to scale solutions for rising heat challenges.
March 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
As #GHCF2025 continues, discussions shifted to community-led climate adaptation—highlighting how local engagement & behavioral change are key to long-term heat resilience. Experts explored how communities can drive equitable climate action.
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 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
March 18, 2025 at 11:25 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
March 18, 2025 at 10:41 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
March 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
At #GHCF2025, the spotlight session A Matrix of Solutions: Cooling and Heat Resilience, explored urban planning, nature-based solutions & infrastructure advancements to tackle extreme heat; experts stressed on the need for long-term resilience.
March 18, 2025 at 9:55 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
March 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Day 2 of #GHCF2025 opened with a pivotal discussion on the draft World Bank Handbook for Urban Heat Management, designed to equip cities in the Global South with strategies to tackle rising urban heat and build climate resilience.
March 18, 2025 at 6:32 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.
March 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
As Day 1 of #GHCF2025 came to a close, the final session sparked a powerful discussion on climate justice, community-led resilience & indigenous leadership in shaping sustainable solutions. How can we ensure equitable climate policies?👇
March 18, 2025 at 4:35 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
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
On Day 2 of #GHCF2025, this session will explore:
1. Strategic storytelling for climate action
2. Behavioral insights to engage the public
3. Narrative-building & media influence to connect heat resilience with broader climate goals
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
How we communicate the urgency of sustainable cooling can shape investment, policy, & public action. Effective storytelling turns cooling from a technical issue into a climate priority, driving real change. #GHCF2025
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 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
March 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Extreme heat is not just an environmental crisis—it’s a governance challenge. At #GHCF2025, experts discussed how national & subnational policies can drive sustainable cooling & heat resilience through better planning, financing & coordination.
March 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Join this critical discussion on mobilizing climate finance for heat resilience & sustainable cooling.
#SustainableCooling #ClimateResilience #ClimateDialogue #ClimateFinance #HeatResilience #GHCF2025 #SustainableCooling
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023 estimates that developing countries need $215–$387B annually by 2030 for resilience, including heat adaptation & sustainable cooling. Yet, a massive funding gap remains. How can we scale climate finance? #GHCF2025
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM