The Tamil Nadu Heat Mitigation Strategy (2024) provides a policy framework that brings together existing state initiatives while promoting collaboration across departments and sectors. Guided by WRI India’s Climate Hazard Vulnerability Assessment framework, the strategy assesses heat-related risks across natural systems and resources, vulnerable livelihoods and communities, and the built environment. The strategy also includes a state-level geospatial assessment of heat hazards and a review of existing policies and programmes.

It was developed through an extensive consultative process which involved sub-committees and 38 government departments. It identifies opportunities for coordinated action and effective intervention; along with recommending strengthening data systems for heat risk assessment, and improving preventive healthcare and treatment facilities.

The report can be bought here.