C40 Cities, the global network of nearly 100 cities united to confront the climate crisis, has collaborated with Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, to help cities adapt to dramatically changing global temperatures.
A three-year U.S. $1.05 million grant from Carrier will support C40 to promote sustainable cooling solutions in buildings and neighborhoods, helping support resident health and safety while staying within Paris-aligned 1.5°C climate goals.
August 2024 was the hottest month on earth since global records began, so creating equitable access to cooling to all city dwellers has never been more important.
Nearly one third of the world’s population is currently exposed to life-threatening heat extremes for 20 days a year or more – exposing them to a wide range of health and socio-economic issues. If not delivered in a sustainable, efficient and equitable way, an increase in cooling supply risks accelerating climate change and the urban heat island effect.
In this context, C40 will support cities around the globe to assess the impact of rising temperatures on areas such as residents’ health, energy poverty and cooling-related energy demand.
