Rising Above the Heat: Strengthening Women’s Resilience to Heat Stress

Developed by the Asian Development Bank, this resource explores the multifaceted impact of heat stress on women highlighting the health, social, and economic challenges they face. It emphasizes the urgent need for action to address these consequences and outlines initiatives aimed at strengthening women's resilience to heat stress, particularly in Asia and the Pacific. The document also discusses innovative cooling solutions and gender-responsive policies to effectively mitigate heat stress impacts.