Narrative Analysis: Case Studies in Heat Resilience

This narrative analysis highlights how 12 countries are confronting the realities of extreme heat through diverse governance models, partnerships, and innovations. The case studies span multiple regions and development contexts—Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, France, India, Senegal, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, offering a cross-cutting view of what is working, where gaps remain, and how national strategies are evolving in the face of escalating climate threats.

This publication was developed by the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University and commissioned by the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), as a contribution to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat (2024). Created through the joint initiative Supporting Extreme Heat Risk Governance, this resource is part of a larger effort designed to help improve international and multisectoral coordination on heat risk reduction, helping countries and communities better prepare for rising temperatures.