EP 19- The Future of Our Cities: Green, Just, Liveable?

📢 The Future of Our Cities: Green, Just, Liveable? 🌍🏙️Urbanization is shaping our climate future. Cities occupy only 3% of the world’s land but generate over 70% of global CO₂ 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 People’s Urban Living Lab at Transitions Research , about:✅ Why cities are both the problem and the solution in climate action✅ The governance and financial roadblocks to sustainable urban planning✅ How Maharashtra is pioneering Climate Action Plans in 44 cities✅ The critical role of communities in shaping resilient urban spaces✅ How informal settlements and marginalized voices must be included in climate policy✅ What makes a ‘just transition’ in urban planning?🎧 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