Objective
Extreme weather events cause 6.62 deaths per million population annually in India, of these approximately 50% are due to heat waves. There is limited data available about the adaptation and risks of travel, especially those of women, during heatwaves. Heat action plans are often oversimplified and not tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups.
The objectives of this project are:
- To assess women’s travel activity patterns
- To identify adaptable and non-adaptable trips
- To measure the vulnerability and adaptability of women commuters to hot weather conditions
- To codesign community and individual-led solutions.
Potential Impact
This multidisciplinary approach aims to develop a framework to reduce the vulnerability of women commuters to hot weather and to enhance their adaptation capacity to the heat.
Approach
Activities carried out during the research include:
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Focus group discussions
- Community engagement exercises
- Stakeholder workshops
Outcome
The project aims to assess and develop a measurement method of the adaptability and vulnerability of commuters to hot weather conditions. It will develop strategies, both community and individual-led, to address the risks, especially to women commuters.