Harnessing collective knowledge: Advancing adaptation research and action through tracking, learning, and sharing around extreme heat

This issue focuses on the urgency of local, inclusive, and knowledge-driven responses to extreme heat, as the region faces rising temperatures and unprecedented climate risks. This issue brings together diverse voices from across South Asia, showcasing how communities, governments, and institutions tackle extreme heat’s escalating impacts.

This edition highlights the critical importance of sharing knowledge to craft more effective and inclusive solutions through collective learning, from community-led adaptations to the latest scientific insights. From indigenous cooling practices in Bangladesh to the Heat Action Plans in Indian cities like Ahmedabad and Rajkot, the publication offers actionable insights on what works on the ground. It also emphasises the value of localised, context-specific interventions and stresses the need for sustained collaboration across sectors, regions, and borders.