Air conditioning contributes to climate change, and cities are seeking alternatives to keep cool without it.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlights that the global demand for cooling equipment will triple by 2050, leading to increased electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. To combat this, various strategies are being implemented worldwide. In Burkina Faso, a school uses traditional techniques and locally sourced materials to cool the classrooms. In India, painting roofs white and planting trees has significantly reduced temperatures.
The Maldives emphasizes passive cooling measures in building construction, while Cambodia is testing passive cooling strategies to integrate into building regulations. Lastly, revitalizing urban waterways, as seen in Seoul, can lower temperatures and mitigate the urban heat island effect. These examples demonstrate…
