Reducing Heat Stress and Cooling Demand in India’s Built Landscape: Leveraging Alternate Cooling Technologies and Cool Surfaces
Background:
As Indian cities face rising temperatures and growing cooling demands, it is becoming critical to explore sustainable, affordable, and scalable cooling pathways. This webinar, organised under the India Cooling Coalition (ICC), will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss emerging alternative cooling technologies, strategies to mitigate the urban heat island effect, and the role of cool roofs and surfaces in enhancing thermal comfort and urban resilience. The session will highlight scalable, affordable, and climate-resilient cooling solutions aligned with India’s sustainable development and climate goals. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these technologies contribute to sustainability and energy savings in modern HVAC systems.
Intended Outcome:
- Insights into urban heat mitigation strategies through reflective surfaces and design interventions.
- Understanding of practical alternative cooling technologies.
- Highlighting research insights and policy linkages supporting large-scale adoption.
Who Can Participate:
- HVAC design engineers
- Young professionals and students
- Policymakers and government officials
- Industry leaders and technology providers
- Sectoral stakeholders and practitioners
- Researchers and academia
Event Details
Start Date : 2025-10-16
End Date : 2025-10-16
Time : 15:00 to 16:30 Hrs (IST)