Enduring the Heat: Challenges and Solutions in Informal Settlements
Enduring the Heat: Challenges and Solutions in Informal Settlements
https://thecsruniverse.com/articles/enduring-the-heat-challenges-and-solutions-in-informal-settlements
Media Source: The CSR Universe (India)
Date: 31 March 2025
Climate change is not just an environmental crisis; it is a social justice issue. Nowhere is this more evident than in informal settlements, where rising temperatures disproportionately impact those with the least resources to adapt. The lack of cooling infrastructure, reliance on heat-trapping materials, and economic…
Climate change is not just an environmental crisis; it is a social justice issue. Nowhere is this more evident than in informal settlements, where rising temperatures disproportionately impact those with the least resources to adapt. The lack of cooling infrastructure, reliance on heat-trapping materials, and economic vulnerability turn extreme heat from a seasonal discomfort into a daily struggle for survival. Prerana Langa, CEO of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), India, and Nayani Khurana, Lead of Research & Knowledge Management, examine how climate vulnerability and social inequality intersect in urban India. Through community-led interventions and innovative cooling strategies, they highlight the urgent need for inclusive, climate-responsive urban planning, where resilience is not a privilege but a right.