Towards Climate and Extreme Heat Resilience: Lessons from African and Asian Communities

Abstract

This issue of Southasiadisasters.net, coordinated by All India Disaster Mitigation Institute and Inclusive Labor Institute, brings together powerful insights from Africa and Asia on how communities are confronting climate change and extreme heat. From informal workers adapting to rising temperatures and girls’ education strengthening long-term resilience, to community-led early warnings in Tajikistan, agroforestry in Ghana, and heat-safe urban practices in India, the issue showcases practical, scalable solutions emerging from the ground up. Featuring contributions from 16 authors across the region, it highlights one message clearly: communities are not waiting—they are innovating, adapting, and leading the way toward a more climate-resilient future. Find other issues of southasiadisasters.net here: aidmi.org/topic/southasiadisasters-net/