Invitation to attend the International Webinar on
“Socio-Economic Impacts of Heat Waves in a Warming World”
12 August 2026 | 1500-1700 HRS (IST) / 0930-1130 (GMT)
Dear Colleague,
Greetings from IRADe!
The decade 2014-2024 was the warmest on record, with 2024 being the warmest year since global meteorological records began. In 2026, severe and prolonged heat conditions affected the globe, particularly in South Asia and Europe. Rising temperatures and humidity are increasing heat stress risks, affecting human health, labour productivity, ecosystem services, and critical infrastructure.
Heat stress has emerged as a major economic and social challenge, particularly for the labour-intensive sectors of the economy that the low-income population depends upon most. It is critical to safeguard the economies from the adverse socio-economic impact of heat stress and build heat-resilient economies
We are pleased to invite you to, International webinar on ““Socio-Economic Impacts of Heat Waves in a Warming World”. The webinar is being organised as a part of PRITHVI – IRADe monthly flagship webinar series.
This webinar will explore:
- Emerging trends and sectoral impacts of heat waves.
- Socio-economic impacts of heat stress on livelihoods and productivity.
- Adaptation pathways to reduce socio-economic impacts of heat waves on vulnerable populations.
- New knowledge, policy solutions and approaches for building heat-resilient economies.
Webinar Details : Socio-Economic Impacts of Heat Waves in a Warming World
 Date: 12 August 2026
  Time: 1500 -1700 HRS (IST)/ 0930-1130 HRS (GMT)
The webinar will bring together policymakers, experts, academia, researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders to deliberate and share new knowledge in adaptation pathways to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of heat stress in a warming world.
Registration link:
 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DXoKUsPQTUyh9JDKqT4bvw
We look forward to your active participation.
Warm regards,
Team IRADe
