Extreme heat is an escalating crisis that affects health, economies, and infrastructure, yet governance structures often lag behind the growing risks. The Heat Policy Innovation Hub works to advance heat governance by equipping decision-makers with the strategies, tools, and partnerships needed to reduce heat exposure and enhance resilience.
The hub’s work spans all levels of government—local, state, federal—and international organizations, while also engaging the private sector and community organizations. By integrating heat governance into existing policies and decision-making frameworks, the hub helps institutions move beyond reactive responses toward long-term resilience.
The Hub’s Approach to Governance Work
Mapping the Heat Governance Landscape: Hub experts analyze how heat governance is structured across agencies, jurisdictions, and sectors—identifying gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for improved coordination.
Developing Heat Action Plans and Policies: The hub supports governments in crafting and implementing heat action plans that align with best practices, leverage cross-sector partnerships, and reflect community needs.
Enhancing Data and Decision-Making: The hub team supports data-driven decision-making to ensure policymakers have the information they need to act quickly and effectively.
Strengthening Cross-Sector Collaboration: Heat resilience requires engagement beyond government. Hub experts facilitate partnerships between public agencies, businesses, and community organizations to align strategies and drive investment in risk reduction and preparedness.
Scaling Local Solutions for Broader Impact: Hub experts identify and elevate successful local initiatives, adapting them for broader application across regions and policy environments.
