Cool Coalition

🌍❄️ On this #COP29, the Cool Coalition brings its mission to the Buildings & Cooling Pavilion (G10) with the intent to Build a Cooler Future! Join us for a series of engaging sessions on #extremeheat, sustainable #cooling solutions, and #climateresilience. Explore the roles of #innovation, #finance, and #policy in creating a cooler world. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_pYjDmq 📅 Highlight On 18 November, don’t miss the Ministerial Roundtable on the Global Cooling Pledge, a high-level event on advancing bold actions and international cooperation to tackle the cooling challenge and protect vulnerable communities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtmWMYmn #ActOnCooling #BuildingACoolerFuture #ClimateAction #SDGs

🌡️ As extreme heat events intensify, National Cooling Action Plans #NCAPs are emerging as a global best practice for sustainable, equitable cooling. Join us at the #COP29 in the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion (G10) for a side event National Cooling Actions Plans (NCAPs): Delivering Climate-Friendly Cooling, co-organised by the UN Environment Programme Cool Coalition, United Nations ESCAP , Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition. 💡 Discover how NCAPs drive sustainable cooling solutions through passive cooling, energy efficiency, and reducing climate-warming refrigerants - and learn how these strategies align with national and global agendas to deliver impactful results. 🎤 Hear from leading experts in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and MENA regions as they share their experiences in: ✅ Developing and implementing NCAPs ✅ Attracting climate finance for cooling initiatives ✅ Collaborating with the private sector to drive sustainable solutions 🔎 Learn more about the NCAP Methodology: https://lnkd.in/dqDD-izX 🖐️ Join the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion events: https://lnkd.in/ew6ZwyGS #BuildingCoolingPavilion #BuildForClimate #ActOnCooling

🌍🔥 At #COP29, world leaders gathered for the Climate Action Summit, where the United Nations Secretary-General stressed the importance of early warning systems as critical tools to address the impacts of #extremeheat and to protect vulnerable communities worldwide. Mirey Atallah, Chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch at UN Environment Programme, participated in the discussions, connecting the urgency of these initiatives to the Cool Coalition’s mission of advancing sustainable and equitable #cooling solutions. As the planet warms, sustainable cooling is becoming a cornerstone of climate resilience, saving lives, reducing emissions, and safeguarding livelihoods. #ActOnCooling #EarlyWarningsForAll #ClimateAction #ClimateAction #SDGs

We’re honoured to be a global key enabler of decarbonisation and a silver sponsor of the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion,hosted by the UN Environment Programme, the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) the Cool Coalition.   At COP29, we are joining global leaders in discussing and highlighting the effective role of sustainable district cooling operations in achieving net zero worldwide.   We’re committed to shaping a sustainable future, driven by innovative cooling solutions that support a greener planet.   #Tabreed #COP29 #DistrictCooling #ActOnCooling فخورون بكوننا أحد أهم ممكني الحياد الكربوني والراعي الفضي لمنصة البناء والتبريد التي يستضيفها برنامج البيئة التابع لمنظمة الأمم المتحدة، بالتعاون مع Global ABC وCool Coalition.   انضموا إلينا في كوب 29، حيث نجتمع مع قادة العالم لمناقشة وتوضيح الدور الفعال الذي يؤديه نظام تبريد المناطق في دعم الجهود العالمية لتحقيق صافي الانبعاثات الصفري.   نحن ملتزمون بتقديم حلول تبريد مبتكرة تضمن استدامة كوكبنا. #تبريد #التبريد_المستدام #كوب29

Cities are on the front lines of the climate crisis, experiencing soaring temperatures that impact the health and well-being of billions. Beating the Heat: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook for Cities offers vital insights and practical strategies to help cities adapt to rising temperatures while promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions. 🌆 From green infrastructure to innovative cooling solutions, the handbook is a resource for any city aiming to build resilience and protect its communities. Let's work together to cool our cities sustainably! Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/der6SbnR #WorldCitiesDay #SustainableCooling #CleanCooling #CoolCities #Cities #UrbanHeat #ActOnCooling #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #ClimateMitigation

A study on #UrbanHeatIsland hotspots and mitigation strategies for Tamil Nadu was conducted by the Center for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE) in collaboration with the UNEP Cool Coalition and the Tamil Nadu State Land Use Research Board (TNSLURB). Utilising remote sensing and geospatial analysis, the study mapped and assessed UHI variability at the state and district level alongside smart cities. The findings led to high-level recommendations for UHI mitigation. On 15th October 2024, the Stakeholder Workshop on ‘Addressing Urban Heat with Nature-Based & Technological Solutions,’ organised by the TNSLURB in collaboration with UN Environment Programme, Cool Coalition, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Chennai, Prof. Rajan Rawal, CARBSE at CEPT University, presented this study. During the technical session, the key factors contributing to the #UrbanHeatIslandEffects were explained, emphasising the role of urban built environment indices such as complex #UrbanMorphology, reduced #bluegreeninfrastructure, and increase in #AnthropogenicHeat emissions for critical nighttime UHI intensity. The presentation also highlighted the significance of comprehending #heatwaves and their dynamics with relative humidity. The key findings were concluded from the day and night-time UHI assessment through the state-level and district-level heat maps across different seasons of the last 20 years. Also, a detailed assessment of #UHIE and decadal changes in #landuse dynamics across the #Smartcities of Madurai and Thoothukudi, was discussed as an evidence base for the proposed mitigation measures. Two critical tenets for the UHIE studies, Fit-for-Purpose (FFP) and Level-of-detail (LOD) were illustrated through the pilot study of #Chennai, aiming to help the Indian cities to adopt a standardised methodology for an informed decision-making approach. During the presentation, high-level recommendations were discussed, concluding the #naturebasedsolution (i.e., increase of green cover, restoration of natural heat sinks, #permeable surfaces, etc.) and #buildingenergyefficiency (i.e., envelope optimisation, cool roof, etc.). Moreover, a need for careful consideration of the health and negative impact of trees, the selection and placement of species, the distinction between #coolroof materials and #coolsurfaces. Visit the newsletter for more of our contribution to creating a cooler and #sustainableurbanenvironment. Rajan Rawal Yash Shukla CEPT University Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission Tamil Nadu State Land Use Research Board TNSLURB UN Environment Programme Cool Coalition Rahul Agnihotri Benjamin Hickman Durganand Balsavar Sudha Ramen Minni Sastry Ashok Lall Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority #CARBSE #CRDF #UrbanHeat #ClimateChange #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResilience #NatureBasedSolutions

Providing thermal comfort in an energy-efficient and resilient manner is an emerging need in heat-stressed countries. To address this, Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) and Cool Coalition have jointly launched the Passive Cooling Working Group. The Working Group aims to be an international learning & networking community of best practice on passive cooling through knowledge-sharing, guideline/roadmap development, peer-review, online toolkit, etc. Through these activities, we aim to contribute to the implementation of the Declaration de Chaillot, Global Cooling Pledge, National Cooling Action Plan, NDC, etc. With our international co-chair: Rajan Rawal, Lorenzo Pagliano and Huub Keizers, we organised the 1st online launch meeting, where the insightful presentation "Providing thermal security through energy efficient methods is a matter of survival for many regions" was presented by our distinguished speakers Éva Vaskuti and Diana Urge-Vorsatz. Presentation: https://lnkd.in/eBXKjESz News: https://lnkd.in/ewQQw4CZ WG GlobalABC website: https://lnkd.in/eurjWscH WG Cool Coalition website: https://lnkd.in/ehufW_FQ We welcome new members. To join and/or with queries, please feel free to contact Gennai Kamata and Manjeet Singh.

In our October #HeatHealth Digest: ➡️ Our 1st #SoutheastAsia Heat Health Forum Announced for January 2025 (plus, meet the Southeast Asia Heat Health Hub) ➡️ Heat in the 2024 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report and at COP29 Azerbaijan ➡️ Lots of heat health job and funding opportunities, upcoming events, new research findings and much more. Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eBcUQBQn

🌍 Join Us at the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion at COP29! 🌍 GlobalABC, in collaboration with the Cool Coalition, invites you to the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion at #COP29 in Baku! From November 14-21, global leaders, experts, and change-makers will gather to advance sustainable building and cooling solutions for a resilient future. 🔹 What to Expect: 👉 40+ sessions on topics including Energy Efficiency, Climate Finance, Nature-Based Solutions, Circularity in the Built Environment, and more. 📢 Special Event on November 20 (held outside of the pavilion): Don’t miss the High-Level Roundtable and Ministerial Session, featuring the official inauguration of the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate (ICBC)—an intergovernmental platform dedicated to implementing the Chaillot Declaration! 📅 Explore the full program and join us in person or online. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ew6ZwyGS #BuildingCoolingPavilion #BuildForClimate #ActOnCooling

Between 2021 and 2023, media coverage of cooling solutions skyrocketed, with a sevenfold increase in stories on extreme heat and sustainable cooling. This surge reflects the growing awareness of the vital role cooling plays in addressing climate change. Together with partners like the UN Environment Programme-led Cool Coalition, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center, we’re transforming the conversation on extreme heat. Rather than focusing solely on rising temperatures, we’re emphasizing the importance of actionable solutions — like sustainable cooling — to tackle this global challenge. Through strategic media engagement, cohesive messaging, and participation in key global events, we’ve highlighted innovative cooling strategies making real-world impacts. We’ve also developed essential resources to equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to drive action. Looking ahead, we remain committed to advancing global climate resilience through partnerships and strategic communications. Read more about this work in our Mid-Program Impact Report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghTwQu25 #CleanCooling #SustainableCooling #ActOnCooling #ExtremeHeat #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction