Explore urban heat challenges & solutions for heat-resilient cities. Study strategies to build sustainable urban environments & combat rising temperatures.
Explore urban heat challenges & solutions for heat-resilient cities. Study strategies to build sustainable urban environments & combat rising temperatures.
This comprehensive course from the World Bank explores the critical challenge of rising urban temperatures and practical solutions for cooling cities. Participants will learn about the urban heat island phenomenon, its impacts on human health and economic productivity, and various passive cooling strategies. The course covers technical solutions, implementation barriers, policy frameworks, and financing options for urban cooling initiatives. Drawing from real-world case studies and the World Bank's Primer for Cool Cities, learners will understand how to develop and implement effective heat resiliency strategies. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive, multi-stakeholder approaches to policy development and provides practical recommendations for cities worldwide.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of urban heat and its impact on city resilience
Explore technical solutions for passive urban cooling and their implementation
Learn to develop effective urban cooling policies through inclusive processes
Analyze financing options and strategies for urban cooling initiatives
Apply best practices from global case studies in urban heat management
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There are 4 modules in this course
This World Bank course provides a comprehensive introduction to urban heat challenges and passive cooling solutions. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of rising urban temperatures, technical solutions for passive cooling, policy development frameworks, and implementation strategies. Through case studies and practical examples, participants learn about heat resilience, sustainability planning, and effective policy making for cooler cities. The course emphasizes multi-stakeholder approaches and provides actionable recommendations for urban cooling initiatives.
Introduction to Excessive Heat and Urban Cooling
Module 1
Technical Urban Cooling Solutions and Barriers to Implementation
Module 2
Policies and Programs for Cooler Cities
Module 3
Summary Recommendations for Cities
Module 4
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