Why India’s Heat Plans And Funding Must Go Beyond Crisis Response
Despite rising temperatures, India’s fragmented approach to heat financing leaves informal workers vulnerable and solutions stuck in reactive mode. We spoke to experts to understand the politics and possibilities of a streamlined framework
Marginalised And Neglected, Nomadic Tribes Are At High Risk From Heatwaves
Nomadic tribes are particularly vulnerable to the heat crisis – they are not allowed to access common water sources, live in temporary settlements that trap heat and live mostly off outdoor occupations
In Estimating Heat-Related Income Loss, Workers Should Be Centred
In just the first 18 days of April, Babita Malik, 40, had taken more than a week off from her job as a safai saathi (dry […]
India’s Heat Action Plans Are Missing Caste, Income Vulnerabilities
Groups left vulnerable by income levels, caste, gender, or living conditions are more impacted by heat hazards and it is important that heat action plans pencil this into their strategies
