Urban Agglomerations

Climate-smart and Resilient Cities

Urban agglomerations across Southeast Asia are dynamic landscapes increasingly challenged by flooding, heat stress, drought, and land subsidence. As climate impacts intensify, cities need to turn toward nature-based and water-sensitive urban planning to build resilience. Through green and blue infrastructure – such as permeable streets, urban forests, and sponge-city systems – urban areas aim to manage stormwater, reduce heat, and enhance biodiversity.