Tue, Sep 17, 2024

Five things to know about Climate Week NYC

As thousands of people head to Climate Week in New York City, it's time to understand what climate leaders will be talking about. Our article looks at five key topics on the agenda.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Fri, Aug 30, 2024

Five climate tech solutions beating the heat  

While the spotlight often falls on mitigation technologies like carbon capture, technology can also drive climate adaptation. This article shares five ways climate stakeholders are turning to technology to achieve impact at scale.  

Blog by Kathleen Euler, Kashvi Ajitsaria

Wed, Aug 21, 2024

Heat on the mind 

High temperatures are dangerous for people’s physical health. But recent studies have begun to reveal just how dangerous they can also be for mental health.

Blog by Catherine Wallace, Kathleen Euler

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Four cities planting trees to save lives 

We explore how four of our partner cities are approaching nature-based solutions, planting trees to cool their urban centers.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Sat, Dec 9, 2023

A “Paris” moment for loss and damage

This blog explains what the loss and damage fund is and the progress that came out of its operationalization at COP28.

Blog by Sabrina Nagel, Kathleen Euler

Tue, Dec 5, 2023

What’s next for the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda?

Arsht-Rock explains what the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda is and why it is so critical for the future of climate adaptation.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Tue, Dec 5, 2023

A historic day for cooling: The launch of the Global Cooling Pledge

The Global Cooling Pledge is the first global collective action to reduce the cooling sector's greenhouse gas emissions.

Blog by Catherine Wallace

Mon, Dec 4, 2023

Why should COP28 prioritize extreme heat resilience? A guest feature from former President Felipe Calderón 

As world leaders meet in Dubai for COP28, Arsht-Rock’s Global Ambassador for Heat Action and former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón calls for cities and nations to accelerate action on extreme heat resilience worldwide.

Blog by Felipe Calderón

Sun, Dec 3, 2023

The nexus of heat, health, and gender

Addressing the nexus of heat, health, and gender is critical to advancing climate resilience and protecting women around the world.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Tue, Nov 21, 2023

Cooling the capital: How Athens is designing a cooler future 

Amid rising temperatures, Athens, Greece has taken bold steps to combat extreme heat. The city’s Chief Heat Officers have worked to raise awareness, increase preparedness, and redesign the city for a cooler, safer future.

Blog by Catherine Wallace