On August 12, 2025, RMI India Foundation and the Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator co-hosted a webinar on Scaling Cool Roofs in India: Overcoming Barriers and Unlocking Opportunities.



The session convened policy experts, industry practitioners, and community leaders to discuss how India can mainstream cool roofs as an affordable, high-impact solution for urban heat resilience.



Highlights include:


• Identifying economic, technical, policy, and social barriers to adoption.


• Showcasing pathways such as policy mandates, financial incentives, stronger standards, and community engagement.


• Practical case studies from Chennai pilots and township-scale developments like Palava.



The report captures actionable strategies and a systemic roadmap for shifting cool roofs from niche pilots to a mainstream heat resilience measure across India’s cities and communities.