CoolingforAll RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF

The document highlights that over 3.2 billion people in 52 high-impact countries face cooling access challenges, with 1.05 billion at high risk. It advocates for a shift from equipment-based projections to a needs-based approach covering thermal comfort, food security, and healthcare. The report recommends national action plans, public-private partnerships, and targeted financing for the most vulnerable populations to ensure equitable access to sustainable cooling.

• Approximately 3.2 billion people across 52 countries most exposed to climate risks currently face challenges accessing cooling solutions. Of these, 1.05 billion people—comprising the urban and rural poor—are considered at high risk.
• Between 2018 and 2019, the number of rural poor at high risk decreased by 105 million (from 470 million to 365 million), while the number of urban poor at high risk increased by 50 million (from 630 million to 680 million).
• A significant population of 2.2 billion people in the lower-middle-income bracket is at risk of purchasing cheap, inefficient cooling appliances due to price sensitivity and limited options, which could increase greenhouse gas emissions and strain energy systems.
• In Africa, the growth rate of populations most exposed to cooling risks (rural and urban poor) has exceeded the general population growth rate, with over 60% of the population exposed in twelve high-impact African countries.
• The report proposes a needs-based assessment tool developed with Heriot-Watt University to move beyond equipment-based forecasts. This tool evaluates cooling demand across three systemic pillars: human comfort and safety, food and nutritional security/agriculture, and health services (including vaccine cold chains).
• Several nations have begun implementing national cooling strategies, including the Indian Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) and China's Green Efficient Cooling Action Plan, while Brazil, Bangladesh, and Nigeria are developing similar plans.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). CoolingforAll RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-11/CP-2019-SEforALL-ES-fr.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. CoolingforAll RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-11/CP-2019-SEforALL-ES-fr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndcoolingforall, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{CoolingforAll RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-11/CP-2019-SEforALL-ES-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }