‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India head
The UNDP India head emphasizes that future cities must not just be hotter versions of current ones, but should prioritize climate-sensitive design. This includes enhancing walkability, green spaces, and public areas to mitigate heat exposure. The focus should be on practical, localized solutions to address the increasing challenges posed by extreme heat in urban areas.
- ▪Angela Lusigi from UNDP India highlights the need for cities to be designed with climate and biodiversity in mind.
- ▪Practical solutions such as cool roofs and shaded public spaces are essential to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.
- ▪Urban planning must integrate climate resilience into various sectors, including health, infrastructure, and agriculture.
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‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India headAs India continues its rapid development journey and invests in new infrastructure, the key will be to integrate climate and biodiversity considerationsPublished on: Jun 03, 2026 7:17 PM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link “The cities of the future cannot simply be hotter versions of today’s cities with more cooling systems added. They need to be designed differently, with greater emphasis on walkability, green and blue spaces, mixed land use, climate-sensitive architecture, and public spaces that reduce heat exposure while improving quality of life,” Angela Lusigi, resident representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India, said.UNDP has worked with India to develop its national…
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