A global heat adaptation study

To support low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in identifying equitable and cost-effective solutions to adapt to extreme heat, we are conducting a seminal global multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) assessing the impact of cool roofs on health, environmental and economic outcomes.

Study background

As climate change continues to intensify, so will the adverse effects of extreme heat for LMIC communities living in climate hotspots in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. Identifying effective climate change adaptation interventions that can be implemented in these diverse communities will support people, organisations, and governments to make climate change adaptation investment decisions.

Intervention

Cool roofs are designed to reflect more sunlight than a conventional roof, absorbing less solar energy into the home. They are potentially a reliable, mass-adoptable retrofit solution to high indoor air temperatures owing to their low cost, ease of application and co-benefits for health, the environment and worker productivity.

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