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India’s cities are expanding at breakneck speed, evolving into sprawling urban hubs that drive the nation’s economic engine. Yet, this rapid urbanization is unfolding alongside a looming climate crisis. Extreme weather events like urban floods, heatwaves, and rising pollution levels are becoming the new normal in cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. While urban resilience has become a buzzword in climate policy discussions, the current approach often overlooks one critical factor—social inclusion & future of marginalized communities. Whose Resilience Are We Building? Urban resilience is often measured in terms of infrastructure—flood barriers, drainage systems,...
Author_UrbanVoices_KanikaBansal
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