As climate change intensifies, cities and regions worldwide face increasing challenges in maintaining livability, functionality, and resilience. Rapid urbanization, extreme weather events, and rising temperatures demand innovative approaches to urban planning and development. This track explores transformative strategies that enable cities and metropolitan areas to adapt effectively, ensuring long-term sustainability. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and integrating ecological, social, and technological perspectives, the goal is to identify forward-thinking solutions that enhance urban resilience.
This session examines innovative adaptation strategies to address the impacts of climate change in urban and metropolitan areas, with a particular focus on nature-based solutions, urban design interventions, and disaster risk reduction. Topics will include strategies to mitigate the urban heat island effect, enhance biodiversity, improve water management, and strengthen social and institutional capacity to respond to climate risks.
By exploring cutting-edge frameworks, real-world case studies, and policy-driven approaches, this session aims to inspire actionable strategies that bridge the gap between research and implementation. By fostering climate-responsive urban environments, this session aims to inspire solutions that are sustainable, adaptable, and capable of addressing future challenges faced by cities.
We welcome submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation
Urban design strategies to improve microclimate and reduce urban heat island effects
Disaster risk reduction measures for urban-metropolitan areas
Integration of green infrastructure and smart technologies in urban planning
Case studies and best practices in climate-resilient urban development
Innovative aspects
Implementation of nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience and ecological balance
Advanced urban design techniques for optimizing microclimates and mitigating urban heat island effects
Cutting-edge disaster risk reduction methodologies tailored for complex urban environments
Smart city technologies and green infrastructure integration to create adaptive and sustainable urban systems
Real-world case studies showcasing pioneering solutions in climate-resilient urban development