EP 19- The Future of Our Cities: Green, Just, Liveable?
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š¢ The Future of Our Cities: Green, Just, Liveable? ššļøUrbanization is shaping our climate future. Cities occupy only 3% of the worldās land but generate over 70% of global COā emissions. With 416 million new urban residents expected in India by 2050, how we plan our cities today will determine the sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity of our future.In this episode of the Climate Conundrum Podcast, host Sanika Diwanji speaks with Ashali Bhandari, Managing Director of the Peopleās Urban Living Lab at Transitions Research , about:ā Why cities are both the problem and the solution in climate actionā The governance and financial roadblocks to sustainable urban planningā How Maharashtra is pioneering Climate Action Plans in 44 citiesā The critical role of communities in shaping resilient urban spacesā How informal settlements and marginalized voices must be included in climate policyā What makes a ājust transitionā in urban planning?š§ Tune in to explore how cities can be designed to be greener, fairer, and more livable for all.#climatechange #urbanplanning #JustTransition #sustainablecities #india #podcast #climateactionpodcast #climatecrisis #urbandevelopment


















