See term definitions
Intervention | Title | Trigger Points | Intervention Type | Policy Lever | Climate | Density of Development | Sector | View Details |
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Wellness check programs | Wellness check programs: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Communications/Outreach | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/wellness-check-programs-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Weatherization | Weatherization: Funding and Financing | City planning processes | Buildings and Built Form | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/weatherization-funding-and-financing/ |
Waste heat reduction | Waste heat reduction: Incentive | City planning processes | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/waste-heat-reduction-incentive/ |
Vehicle electrification | Vehicle electrification: Lead by Example | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/vehicle-electrification-lead-by-example/ |
Vehicle electrification | Vehicle electrification: Incentive | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/vehicle-electrification-incentive/ |
Vehicle access restrictions | Vehicle access restrictions: Mandate | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/vehicle-access-restrictions-mandate/ |
Utility shut-off restrictions | Utility shut-off restrictions: Mandate | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/utility-shut-off-restrictions-mandate/ |
Urban forestry plan | Urban forestry plan: Commitment | City planning processes, Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Commitment | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/urban-forestry-plan-commitment/ |
Tree protection | Tree protection: Mandate | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Mandate | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/tree-protection-mandate/ |
Tree planting campaign | Tree planting campaign: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Awareness and Engagement | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Education, Informal Settlements, Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/tree-planting-campaign-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Tree planting | Tree planting: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Green/natural Infrastructure | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/tree-planting-lead-by-example/ |
Transit-oriented development | Transit-oriented development: Funding and Financing | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, Planned new development | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings, City Administration, Economic Development, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/transit-oriented-development-funding-and-financing/ |
Training and upskilling programs | Training and upskilling programs: Workforce Development | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Workforce Development | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Economic Development, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/training-and-upskilling-programs-workforce-development/ |
Track heat-related deaths | Track heat-related deaths: Mandate | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Information and Technology, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/track-heat-related-deaths-mandate/ |
Thermal comfort policies | Thermal comfort policies: Mandate | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/thermal-comfort-policies-mandate/ |
Temperature reduction goals | Temperature reduction goals: Commitment | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/temperature-reduction-goals-commitment/ |
Street trees | Street trees: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Green/natural Infrastructure | Mandate | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/street-trees-mandate/ |
Street trees | Street trees: Incentive | City planning processes | Green/natural Infrastructure | Incentive | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Informal Settlements, Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/street-trees-incentive/ |
Solar panels | Solar panels: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Buildings and Built Form | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/solar-panels-lead-by-example/ |
Solar panels | Solar panels: Incentive | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/solar-panels-incentive/ |
Resolution citing heat as a priority | Resolution citing heat as a priority: Commitment | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/resolution-citing-heat-as-a-priority-commitment/ |
Residential air conditioning | Residential air conditioning: Funding and Financing | City planning processes | Buildings and Built Form | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/residential-air-conditioning-funding-and-financing/ |
Reduce impervious surfaces | Reduce impervious surfaces: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Public Works, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/reduce-impervious-surfaces-mandate/ |
Public water features | Public water features: Commitment | City planning processes, Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Parks | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/public-water-features-commitment/ |
Public transit services during heat waves | Public transit services during heat waves: Funding and Financing | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/public-transit-services-during-heat-waves-funding-and-financing/ |
Public shading structures | Public shading structures: Commitment | City planning processes, Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Buildings and Built Form | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Arts and Culture, Informal Settlements, Parks | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/public-shading-structures-commitment/ |
Property tax rebate program | Property tax rebate program: Incentive | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/property-tax-rebate-program-incentive/ |
Permeable pavement | Permeable pavement: Incentive | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Incentive | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Parks, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/permeable-pavement-incentive/ |
Permeable pavement | Permeable pavement: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Green/natural Infrastructure | Mandate | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Parks, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/permeable-pavement-mandate/ |
Payments for urban ecosystem services (PUES) | Payments for urban ecosystem services (PUES): Funding and Financing | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Green/natural Infrastructure | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Economic Development, Parks, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/payments-for-urban-ecosystem-services-pues-funding-and-financing/ |
Parks and open space | Parks and open space: Commitment | City planning processes, Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects | Green/natural Infrastructure | Commitment | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Parks | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/parks-and-open-space-commitment/ |
Occupational hazard policies | Occupational hazard policies: Mandate | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration, Economic Development, Emergency management, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/occupational-hazard-policies-mandate/ |
Microgrids | Microgrids: Commitment | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/microgrids-commitment/ |
Microgrids | Microgrids: Incentive | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/microgrids-incentive/ |
Light pavement | Light pavement: Incentive | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Public Works, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/light-pavement-incentive/ |
Light pavement | Light pavement: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Public Works, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/light-pavement-mandate/ |
Idle-free zones | Idle-free zones: Mandate | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Education, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/idle-free-zones-mandate/ |
Idle-free zones | Idle-free zones: Awareness and Engagement | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/idle-free-zones-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Heat-sensitive contracting and procurement | Heat-sensitive contracting and procurement: Lead by Example | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-sensitive-contracting-and-procurement-lead-by-example/ |
Heat-resilient environmental impact asssessments (EIA) | Heat-resilient environmental impact asssessments (EIA): Mandate | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-resilient-environmental-impact-asssessments-eia-mandate/ |
Heat resilient building improvements | Heat resilient building improvements: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-resilient-building-improvements-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Heat resilience demonstration projects | Heat resilience demonstration projects: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Communications/Outreach | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-resilience-demonstration-projects-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Heat hotlines | Heat hotlines: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Communications/Outreach | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-hotlines-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Heat emergency response plan | Heat emergency response plan: Commitment | City planning processes, Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-emergency-response-plan-commitment/ |
Heat design guidelines | Heat design guidelines: Commitment | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Economic Development, Parks, Public Works, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-design-guidelines-commitment/ |
Heat awareness campaign | Heat awareness campaign: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Communications/Outreach | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Education, Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/heat-awareness-campaign-awareness-and-engagement/ |
Green walls | Green walls: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Green/natural Infrastructure | Lead by Example | Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-walls-lead-by-example/ |
Green walls | Green walls: Incentive | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Green/natural Infrastructure | Incentive | Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-walls-incentive/ |
Green roofs | Green roofs: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Green/natural Infrastructure | Lead by Example | Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-roofs-lead-by-example/ |
Green roofs | Green roofs: Incentive | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Green/natural Infrastructure | Incentive | Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-roofs-incentive/ |
Green roofs | Green roofs: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Green/natural Infrastructure | Mandate | Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-roofs-mandate/ |
Green building and energy efficiency standards | Green building and energy efficiency standards: Incentive | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-building-and-energy-efficiency-standards-incentive/ |
Green building and energy efficiency standards | Green building and energy efficiency standards: Mandate | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-building-and-energy-efficiency-standards-mandate/ |
Green building and energy efficiency standards | Green building and energy efficiency standards: Commitment | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Buildings and Built Form | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-building-and-energy-efficiency-standards-commitment/ |
Green building and energy efficiency standards | Green building and energy efficiency standards: Lead by Example | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/green-building-and-energy-efficiency-standards-lead-by-example/ |
Exterior building shading | Exterior building shading: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/exterior-building-shading-mandate/ |
Energy efficient building codes | Energy efficient building codes: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Buildings and Built Form | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/energy-efficient-building-codes-lead-by-example/ |
Energy efficient building codes | Energy efficient building codes: Incentive | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/energy-efficient-building-codes-incentive/ |
Energy efficient building codes | Energy efficient building codes: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/energy-efficient-building-codes-mandate/ |
Energy bill assistance | Energy bill assistance: Funding and Financing | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/energy-bill-assistance-funding-and-financing/ |
Electric vehicle charing infrastructure | Electric vehicle charing infrastructure: Mandate | City planning processes, Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects | Planning/Policy | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Public Works, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/electric-vehicle-charing-infrastructure-mandate/ |
Early-warning system | Early-warning system: Awareness and Engagement | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Communications/Outreach | Awareness and Engagement | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/early-warning-system-awareness-and-engagement/ |
District cooling | District cooling: Other | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects | Buildings and Built Form | Other | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/district-cooling-other/ |
Demand aggregation | Demand aggregation: Other | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Other | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/demand-aggregation-other/ |
Cooling tax rebate program | Cooling tax rebate program: Incentive | City planning processes | Planning/Policy | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cooling-tax-rebate-program-incentive/ |
Cooled transit stations | Cooled transit stations: Funding and Financing | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects | Buildings and Built Form | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Informal Settlements, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cooled-transit-stations-funding-and-financing/ |
Cool walls | Cool walls: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-walls-mandate/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Lead by Example | Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit), Planned new development, Substantial rehabilitation | Buildings and Built Form | Lead by Example | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-lead-by-example/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Workforce Development | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Workforce Development | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-workforce-development/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Incentive | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-incentive/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Funding and Financing | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Funding and Financing | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-funding-and-financing/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Commitment | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Buildings and Built Form | Commitment | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-commitment/ |
Cool roofs | Cool roofs: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-roofs-mandate/ |
Cool hospital preparedness | Cool hospital preparedness: Mandate | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Emergency management, Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-hospital-preparedness-mandate/ |
Cool hospital design | Cool hospital design: Mandate | Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Emergency management, Informal Settlements, Public Health | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-hospital-design-mandate/ |
Cool corridors | Cool corridors: Commitment | City planning processes, Evaluating or initiating major city infrastructure projects, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Commitment | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | Medium Density | Buildings, Informal Settlements | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/cool-corridors-commitment/ |
Community gardens | Community gardens: Incentive | City planning processes, Evaluating city land acquisition/sale, Low/no cost intervention | Green/natural Infrastructure | Incentive | Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Education, Informal Settlements, Parks | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/community-gardens-incentive/ |
Community cooling centers | Community cooling centers: Funding and Financing | City planning processes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management , Education, Informal Settlements, Public Health, Transportation | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/community-cooling-centers-funding-and-financing/ |
Chief Heat Officers | Chief Heat Officers: Lead by Example | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit), Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | City Administration | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/chief-heat-officers-lead-by-example/ |
Catastrophe (CAT) bond | Catastrophe (CAT) bond: Funding and Financing | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/catastrophe-cat-bond-funding-and-financing/ |
Building waste heat limits | Building waste heat limits: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-waste-heat-limits-mandate/ |
Building orientation | Building orientation: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-orientation-mandate/ |
Building operator training | Building operator training: Workforce Development | City planning processes | Buildings and Built Form | Workforce Development | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-operator-training-workforce-development/ |
Building massing | Building massing: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-massing-mandate/ |
Building envelopes and materials | Building envelopes and materials: Incentive | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Incentive | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-envelopes-and-materials-incentive/ |
Building envelopes and materials | Building envelopes and materials: Mandate | City planning processes, Introducing new or updated zoning/codes, No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-envelopes-and-materials-mandate/ |
Building energy disclosures | Building energy disclosures: Lead by Example | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Lead by Example | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-energy-disclosures-lead-by-example/ |
Building energy disclosures | Building energy disclosures: Mandate | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-energy-disclosures-mandate/ |
Building energy benchmarking | Building energy benchmarking: Mandate | No-regrets actions (low cost/low effort but substantial benefit) | Buildings and Built Form | Mandate | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Buildings, Public Works | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/building-energy-benchmarking-mandate/ |
All-risk parametric insurance | All-risk parametric insurance: Funding and Financing | Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act) | Planning/Policy | Funding and Financing | Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, Temperate | High Density, Low Density, Medium Density | Disaster Risk Management | https://onebillionresilient.org/heat-action-policy/all-risk-parametric-insurance-funding-and-financing/ |
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