The IIPHG possesses extensive experience spanning over 12 years in the domain of heat-health and intersecting fields, including public health, climate science and occupational health. Our involvement encompasses research, policy advocacy, capacity building, and direct programmatic implementation, which includes:
IIPHG conducts studies to investigate the health effects of heat exposure on susceptible occupational groups such as labourers, brick kiln workers, and police officers.
Ongoing Key Projects :
| Project Title | Supported by | Year | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Action Plan | NCDC, GoI | 2024-26 | Developing Heat Vulnerability Index, IEC Development, Training & Capacity Building |
| Heat Action Plan in Uttar Pradesh | UNICEF- UP Field Office | 2024-2025 | Developing HAP and capacity building |
| Heat Action Plan in selected cities (Varanasi, Ayodhya, Ahmedabad) | NRDC | 2023-25 | Development & upgradation of HAP, Digitalisation of HAP. HAP strategy implementation |
| REFLECT-Cool Roof Project | Wellcome Trust/University of Auckland | 2024-2027 | Cluster randomized trial in four counties across the globe |
| Green & Climate-Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Gujarat, Phase II | UNICEF, Gujarat Field Office | 2024-25 | Assessment for GCF compliance, Training and handholding |
| Establishing Green and Climate-Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Dahej, Gujarat | Astral Limited | 2024-2027 | Assessment for GCF compliance, Training and hand-holding |
Completed Projects :
| Project Title | Supported by | Year | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate adaptive action plan to manage heat stress in Indian cities | Integrated Research & Action for Development (IRADe) | 2018-2020 | HAP development IEC and Capacity Building |
| Rajasthan Climate Change Project | UNICEF Rajasthan Field Office | 2016-17 | HAP development, capacity building of Teachers, Community Members, and Medical Stakeholders. |
| Development and testing of Heat Action Plan in 3 cities of India | Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India | 2017-18 | Developed tailored HAPs, & established monitoring systems to track HAP implementation and assess their impact on reducing heatwave-related morbidity and mortality |
| Capacity Building on Hospital Preparedness During Public Health Emergencies | Disaster Management Cell, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. | 2023-24 | Strengthen public hospital preparation, deal with disasters, and resume normalcy. IIPHG is a nodal centre for the initiative and is contributing to enhancing Disaster Management in public hospitals in India. |