1.
Tanya
– Research Scholar, Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
2.
Monica Munjial Singh
– Professor and Chairperson, Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Abstract
Urban planning is significantly challenged by climate
change, which calls for a paradigm shift in the way
cities are planned and managed. Urban regions are
more vulnerable to catastrophic weather events,
rising sea levels, and resource scarcity as global
temperatures rise. Resilient infrastructure, such as
structures resistant to flooding, improved drainage
systems, and green roofs, must be incorporated into
urban plans in order to lessen the effects of disasters.
Involving the community is essential to building
resilience and guarantees that disaster response plans
are appropriate for the situation and take into account
the specific requirements of various communities.
In addition to giving citizens more authority, this
participative method fortifies social networks, which
are essential in times of crisis. Planning strategies
must prioritise resilience in order to provide safe,
flexible, and sustainable urban environments for
future generations as urban populations continue to
rise. This abstract underscores the necessity for an
interdisciplinary approach combining urban design
and environmental sustainability in order to ensure
that urban areas are well equipped to cope with the
evolving nature of disaster threats and are therefore
safe and secure to reside.
Keywords Climate Change, Urban Planning, Community Role, Disaster