New case study - Complex Systems Mapping of Sustainable Cooling Landscape in Pune, India

In a major step toward sustainable urban cooling, Sumedha Basu and Frin Bale, along with local stakeholders in Pune, India have co-created two systems maps that reveal the complex landscape of the city’s cooling infrastructure. Developed through a participatory mapping process, the visual frameworks offer policymakers a strategic overview of the socio-technical system, highlighting key areas for intervention and collaboration.

These maps serve as a shared foundation for all future cooling decarbonization efforts, helping decision-makers identify priority zones, leverage points, and cross-sector impacts. By enabling a holistic yet focused view, the initiative aims to guide more integrated and effective climate action across Pune.

UCCRN Case Study Docking Station, July 2025

Complex Systems Mapping of Sustainable Cooling Landscape in Pune