Navigating disaster displacement in Asia by turning cities green

As deadly heatwaves, frequent droughts, and record floods render some of Pakistan's villages unliveable, people are heading to cities, which in turn struggle with the rapid expansion alongside their own soaring temperatures and flooding.

 

Urbanization, population growth and the climate emergency are defining challenges not just for Karachi, and the city's response provides a peek into a future where heatwaves and drought will become more common across the world.

 

UNDP is prioritizing development solutions, green infrastructure, risk financing, and technology to create resilient, inclusive and sustainable cities for communities facing climate change and experiencing an influx of displaced people. Karachi is one of the cities where UNDP supports “Social Innovation Platforms” that bring together displaced people and host communities, civic authorities, urban planners and the business sector.