Grounding Success of Heat Adaptation

Transitions Research, September 04, 2025

Learning What Heat Adaptation Success Means to Communities

Extreme heat is intensifying across the Global South. In response, adaptation efforts, ranging from early warning systems to cool roofs- are already underway at household, community, and institutional levels. Yet one critical question remains: How do we know if these are working?

Our work on the Community Driven Heat Solutions Compendium over the past two years surfaced a consistent observation from the solution implementors - most of them are facing challenges in scaling heat adaptation efforts. Many strategies have a potential to scale, but have little evidence on their long-term effectiveness to support growth. Without learning what works, we risk opportunities to prioritise, refine and scale strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes. 

We have created a note compiling insights from workshops and conversations we've held across the Global South in the past few years. 

READ HERE.

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