A Livable Future Protecting Jobs and Growth from Extreme Heat in South Asia's Cities

2026

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1) This report outlines actionable strategies for South Asian cities to mitigate the severe economic and social impacts of extreme heat, ensuring continued job growth and livability.
2) * Examines the escalating threat of extreme heat to South Asia's urban economies, health, and infrastructure.
* Proposes a three-pillar agenda for heat resilience: productive infrastructure investments, enabling policies and institutions, and private capital mobilization.
* Details 15 priority interventions, including early warning systems, green infrastructure, building codes, and financial mechanisms, with country-specific opportunities.
3) Heat, South Asia, Cities, Resilience, Economic Growth

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