Stakeholder Consultation On Sub City Hap For Thane And Mumbai
Heat is no longer simply a seasonal concern – it is increasingly being recognised as a disaster and a critical urban resilience challenge. At Mumbai First, through our ongoing heat resilience work, we are looking to strengthen heat mitigation efforts not only at the city level, but also through more localised, sub-city and ward-level approaches.
With the support of Ms. Sujata Saunik, former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai First organised two Sub-City Heat Consultations in Thane and Mumbai on 5 May 2026 and 8 May 2026, respectively. The consultations brought together representatives from municipal corporations, civil society organisations, technical experts, and private-sector partners to explore how heat action strategies can become more localised, targeted, and impactful.
The discussions recognised that the impacts of extreme heat can vary significantly across neighbourhoods. This makes it important to move beyond broad citywide strategies and develop ward-level solutions that respond to local vulnerabilities, are practical, and can be effectively implemented.
Building on these consultations, Mumbai First is now working towards developing Sub-City Heat Action Guidelines for Mumbai and Thane, with the aim of translating broader heat resilience strategies into more locally relevant and actionable interventions.
