The Mittal Institute at Harvard

We note the statement issued by The Department of South Asian Studies regarding a recent poster image. They have issued an official statement addressing it, which we are sharing below: sas.fas.harvard.edu/2026/02/27/408…

Join us for a webinar on “Rethinking Nutrition and Food Systems for Planetary Health in South Asia," hosted jointly by the @MittalInstitute and @HarvardChanIRC 🗓️ Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–8:00 pm IST / 8:00–9:30 am EST 📍 Online on Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/3ZgMqwk

The Lancet Commission sets a citizen-centred path for India’s health system, grounded in evidence, equity, and public trust. Read the report here: bit.ly/4b5tCr1 w/ @richardhorton1, @TarunKhannaHBS, Vikram Patel & @pam_das . #CitizenCentredHealth #UHCIndia #TheLancet

🌆Join CLJE, the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, and the Harvard Center for African Studies on Sept. 16 to learn how Ahmedabad, Boston, and Cape Town have developed and implemented Heat Action Plans. Register ⬇️ harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Ahead of the #India2047 convening in New Delhi, Harvard faculty, affiliates, and climate philanthropists joined a 2-day heat immersion trip in Ahmedabad to understand on-ground context on climate change and heat #adaptation strategies in India. Read more: mittalsouthasiainstitute.harvard.edu/2025/04/ahmeda…

#India2047 Highlights | Day 4 The day focused on action, with experts presenting key learnings, a roadmap for climate resilience, discussions on financing adaptation, and a valedictory session. @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

#India2047 Highlights | Day 3 Experts explored climate adaptation in governance, health, work and cities, highlighting heat action plans, forecasting, and resilience strategies. @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

#India2047 Highlights | Day 2 Experts explored the impact of climate change on monsoons, heatwaves & agriculture across 4 tracks, highlighting the effects on health, work, & urban planning. @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

#India2047 Highlights | Day 1 Leaders & experts convened in Delhi to discuss #climateresilience. Experts discussed the implications of the challenges on climate science, labor, food systems, built environment, vulnerable communities in India, and governance mechanisms.

The Scientific Committee of the "India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future" symposium -- held last week with the government of India in New Delhi -- has published its key learnings. @MittalInstitute @NFI_India @moefcc salatainstitute.harvard.edu/india-2047-key…

'How heat affects informal women workers—loss of income, skin infections, domestic violence' Robert D Meade @robertdmeade, Felipe González Casabianca, Tess Wiskel @TessWiskelMD, Rajvi Joshipura write #ThePrintOpinion theprint.in/opinion/how-he…

‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’ Symposium concluded with a Strong Commitment to Action Read:- pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…

Addressed the gathering at the valedictory session of India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future conference at Bharat Mandapam. I congratulate @MOEFCC @Harvard @MittalInstitute @SalataClimate for conceptualising and successfully conducting the conference. Glad to learn that the conference has come up with action points under various themes to move towards the path of climate resilience. Let’s join to translate these into actions for a climate resilient India @PMOIndia @byadavbjp @moefcc

Wrap-up Panel Insight: “Leveraging methods like citizen science, mhealth services, digital communication channels, etc. could be the way ahead.” – @indukmurthy from @CSTEP_India @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

Glimpses from Day 4 of ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’ conference organized by @MittalInstitute , @HarvardSalata and @moefcc partnered by @NFI_India @CEEWIndia @SFC_India @NRDC_India & @NITIAayog at Bharat Mandapam.

Wrap-up Panel Insight: “We need to be careful about the idea that we can project on longer time scales when data is patchy and difficult to collect.” Caroline Buckee from @HarvardChanSPH @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

Work: Climate policy must prioritize worker safety in extreme heat. Experts at #India2047 explore heat index thresholds & global adaptation standards to protect those most at risk. @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

@HarvardSalata @moefcc @NFI_India @SFC_India @NRDC_India Work: Heat waves threaten both health & livelihoods. At #India2047, leaders discussed heat insurance, financing & policies to protect vulnerable workers & ensure income stability. @MittalInstitute | @HarvardSalata | @moefcc | @NFI_India | @SFC_India | @NRDC_India

We are here at Day 3 of ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’ conference organized by @MittalInstitute , @HarvardSalata and @moefcc partnered by @NFI_India @CEEWIndia @SFC_India @NRDC_India & @NITIAayog at Bharat Mandapam.

Built Environment: Thermal Comfort What makes cities livable in a warming world? This session explored passive and active cooling strategies, from innovative building materials to policy incentives, fostering heat-resilient urban planning. #GreenIndia

Work: Protecting Incomes Heat extremes disrupt livelihoods. A global perspective at #India2047 showcased how innovations and workplace adaptations can stabilize incomes, ensuring well being of vulnerable workers. #GreenIndia

Agriculture: Perspectives from the Ground Farmers are on the frontlines of climate change. At #India2047, discussions centered on adaptive farming techniques and risk management strategies to protect yields and livelihoods amid increasing climate variability. #GreenIndia