Case studies: Driving action on sustainable cooling for all
The scope of cooling access gaps in 2023 and the evident consequences of extreme heat globally can serve as a reminder to governments, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other stakeholders of the need to accelerate action to deliver sustainable cooling solutions to the most vulnerable.
As the world prepares for COP28, these six case studies demonstrate notable efforts to advance policy progress, sustainable cooling finance and equity.
Chilling Prospects: Addressing heat-related risks in Bangladesh's Ready-made Garment (RMG) Sector
Chilling Prospects: Policy progress in Cambodia with a region-leading National Cooling Action Plan
Chilling Prospects: The impact of Climate Saathis in India’s urban slums
Chilling Prospects: Nature-based solutions to reduce the urban heat island effect in Mumbai, India
Chilling Prospects: Sustainable cooling in buildings and cities – Nigeria case study
Chilling Prospects: Innovative financing at CLASP
Contents
Summary
Risk profiles
Populations at high, medium and low risk from lack of access to cooling
Income groups
Urban and rural poor, lower-middle-income and middle-income populations
Regional risks
Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Case studies
Driving action on sustainable cooling for all