Journal of Remote Sensing, Environmental Science & Geotechnical Engineering ISSN: 3107-7366 (Online)

Authors: Bhagath Priyanand, G.Vamshi Prathap      

Abstract: Climate-resilient urban planning integrates strategies and policies that enhance the capacity of cities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. As urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to rising temperatures, flooding, and extreme weather events, this approach focuses on building robust infrastructure, enhancing green spaces, and incorporating sustainable practices. By considering climate risks in city development, climate-resilient planning aims to ensure long-term safety, sustainability, and livability. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and the use of technology to design adaptive systems that can withstand future climate uncertainties while promoting low-carbon and inclusive urban growth. By incorporating resilience into the core of urban planning, cities can not only protect critical infrastructure and human life but also enhance their social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In doing so, urban areas become better equipped to cope with both immediate and long-term climate challenges, ensuring their adaptability and growth in a changing global climate. Key components include green infrastructure like parks and urban forests to manage stormwater and reduce urban heat islands, adaptive building designs that can withstand extreme weather, and the use of data and predictive modeling to anticipate future risks. This approach requires collaborative efforts between policymakers, urban planners, architects, engineers, and communities to ensure that solutions are inclusive, equitable, and context-specific. Furthermore, climate-resilient urban planning promotes sustainable practices such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing renewable energy usage, and fostering circular economies.

Keywords: Climate adaptation, Sustainable infrastructure, Urban resilience, Green infrastructure, Mitigation strategies, Flood management, Heat island effect, Disaster risk reduction, Adaptive urban design, Low-carbon development.