Scaling Cool Roofs in India: Key Webinar Takeaways

By lodha and rmi india foundation

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:

• Mapping the current cool roof market landscape in India.
• Identifying economic, technical, policy, and social barriers to adoption.
• Showcasing pathways such as policy mandates, financial incentives, stronger standards, and community engagement.

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

Please download the report here: Scaling Cool Roofs in India