Record heatwaves across Europe and Asia underscore the urgent need for cooling beyond traditional air conditioning, which exacerbates climate change. Experts advocate a dual strategy: immediate deployment of passive cooling techniques like cool roofs and enhanced building designs for at-risk communities, alongside fostering affordable, innovative technologies such as district cooling. With global cooling demand set to triple, an uneven "cooling divide" threatens the world. The imperative is to develop energy-efficient, climate-friendly, and cost-effective solutions universally, ensuring equitable access and mitigating environmental impact. India is positioned to lead this "global moonshot" for a sustainable future.