This strategy document emerged through a series of stakeholder consultations, including individual informational interviews, focused group discussions and high-level workshops. Through the consulta- tions, key departments were identified and were convened to form the Heat Action Network. The network approach enabled line agencies to identify convergence and alignment across policies and interventions addressing heat related issues. The Heat Action Network has identified three pivotal pathways to ensure long-term preparedness towards heat risks. These include Health and Well-Being, Socio-Ecological Systems and Resources, and Sustained Productivity. While these pathways are universally recognised as important, understanding heat risk from these perspectives was not evident.

This document identifies problems in the context of heat risk and high- lights synergies and opportunities for centring heat. This will support the Tamil Nadu Government in converting heat resilience-building actions that have the potential to deliver swift and tangible results.

Do note, the scope of this document is not all-inclusive and there is further scope for expansion.