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2 Use Case Description

2�1 Description

The Urban Heat Island Mitigation Advisor addresses the growing threat of urban heat, which
in 2024 alone led to 40,000+ suspected heat stroke cases in India. Urban areas are becoming
thermal danger zones due to concrete infrastructure, climate change, and poor mitigation
planning. UHI poses a severe public health challenge, especially for the elderly, children, low-
income groups, and outdoor workers.

This AI-based system integrates diverse datasets—satellite images, IoT sensor feeds,
socioeconomic indicators – and uses state-of-the-art AI (GANs, spatiotemporal prediction,
explainable AI) to analyze and visualize real-time and forecasted UHI trends. It supports decision-
makers in deploying timely interventions: green corridors, reflective materials, emergency
resource allocation, and smart infrastructure.

Use Case Status: Pilot, part of a larger product development
Category: Climate resilience, Urban planning, Environmental monitoring, Public health

Partners: Internal development at Christ University with future collaboration opportunities
Use Case Status: Pilot, part of a larger product development

Partners: Internal development at Christ University with future collaboration opportunities

2�2 Benefits of use case

The Urban Heat Island Mitigation Advisor directly contributes to multiple Sustainable
Development Goals through its integrated approach to addressing urban heat challenges:

• The system prioritizes public health by identifying vulnerable populations and targeting
interventions to reduce heat-related illnesses and mortality. Incorporating health impact
metrics and vulnerability assessments ensures that cooling measures protect those most
at risk during extreme heat events.
• The tool reduces cooling-related energy demands by optimizing energy consumption by
integrating building management systems and intelligent energy networks. This promotes
energy efficiency and supports the transition to more sustainable urban energy systems.
• The solution exemplifies innovation in urban infrastructure by leveraging advanced AI
technologies to enhance urban resilience. Its integration with existing smart city networks
promotes adaptive, intelligent infrastructure systems.
• The advisor explicitly addresses inequality by identifying communities disproportionately
affected by urban heat and prioritizing interventions in these areas. This equity-driven
approach ensures that benefits reach marginalized populations facing the greatest
climate-related risks.
• The tool promotes sustainable urban development by enhancing cities' resilience to heat
stress. Scenario modeling and targeted interventions help create more livable, thermally
comfortable urban environments for all residents.
• The solution addresses climate change adaptation by helping cities respond to increasing
heat stress. Providing decision support for heat mitigation strategies strengthens urban
resilience to climate-related hazards.

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