Climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heat waves, disproportionately affecting women across Asia and the Pacific. Women, especially those engaged in informal and outdoor work, face heightened risks to their health, economic productivity and social welfare. Addressing these impacts requires targeted, gender-responsive solutions that acknowledge the unique challenges they face and empower them to lead in climate adaptation efforts. 
 

ADB’s technical assistance (TA) on Strengthening Women’s Resilience to Heat Stress aims to fill critical knowledge gaps and develop sustainable, scalable interventions. This TA explores how heat stress affects women differently and identifies policies, actions, and investments tailored to their needs. The initiative spans five developing member countries— Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tajikistan— each exploring innovative, gender-responsive solutions, from parametric heat insurance and early warning systems for women farmers to heat action plans in urban and rural settings. 
 

In our data room, you’ll find resources that detail our approach, ongoing projects, and emerging research. This includes our latest blogs, event recordings, updates on demonstration projects, and eventually, our publications.  
 

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