Handbook on urban heat management in the Global South

This handbook gathers real examples and strategies from cities in the Global South that are effectively tackling extreme heat. There is a particular focus on solutions that are feasible, affordable, and easy-to-adapt. These strategies are consolidated through diverse resources, tools, and lessons learned - compiled to support national and local leaders in managing and mitigating extreme urban heat. It is not a blueprint, but a resource that can be tailored and expanded through continued learning and collaboration. Leaders are encouraged to adapt the methods presented here to their specific local context for maximum success.

The handbook consists of three volumes:

1. Summary for Policymakers - a concise document to support decision-makers in national and local governments on their journey to urban heat resilience.
2. Technical Manual - action-oriented, step-by-step, context-specific guidance for carrying out urban heat management activities.
3. Solutions Catalogue - a collection of global examples on how to assess and respond to heat stress.