On the Frontline of Extreme Heat: India’s Health Workers Are at Risk

As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30 (November 10-22) to discuss implementation and action, particularly around adaptation, just transition, and climate finance, the reality on the ground in India tells a different story.  Whose experiences shape these global conversations on climate change? And whose are missing? It is a question that demands a closer look. Last summer, while Delhi positioned itself as a climate leader on international stages, women like Meena Devi and Uttara were fainting in the line of duty as grassroots healthcare workers.  This week, we turn our attention to women like Meena and Uttara to understand what extreme heat and recurring heatwaves mean for their lives, their work and their health, and how prepared or unprepared