The London Mayor’s Office has launched a “Green Heat Zone” pilot in five boroughs to combat the rising urban heat island effect. The plan includes planting 250,000 trees, installing cooling pavements, and expanding green rooftops.
Data from the Met Office shows that inner London now experiences up to 6°C higher temperatures than nearby rural zones. Vulnerable residents, including the elderly, will also receive cooling kits and subsidies on AC units powered by renewable energy.
South Asian cities like Delhi and Dhaka, facing similar heat stress, are closely monitoring this climate-resilient model for adaptation in densely populated zones.