Smart Urbanization and Green Infrastructure in Mitigating Climate Change in the Asia

The research paper entitled ‘Smart Urbanization and Green Infrastructure in mitigating Climate Change in the Asia Pacific Region’ is a study of the challenges and opportunities of urban planning in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on climate change. The paper advocates the importance of sustainable financing, transparent management and effective governance to achieve sustainable urban planning without compromising on climate challenges. The other aspects covered in the study include role of UNESCAP in promoting green infrastructure, UN Habitat and Sustainable Urbanization, Effects of Global Pandemic on Urbanization and Sustainable Development Goals, Trends in Urbanization and it trajectories in Asia Pacific, Cities and the Energy Crisis, Urban Planning Policies and Frameworks, Integrated Urban and Territorial Planning, Measures Adopted for Promoting Smart Urbanization and Green Infrastructure in Asia Pacific Region,  Issues concerning Green Resilient and Inclusive Cities, Capacity Building within urban climate resilience in the global south, Impact of Climate Change in the Wake of Rapid Urbanization in Cities in the Asia Pacific Region, the Global South and other regions and Urban Resilience Trust Fund(URTF) of Asian Development Bank in mitigating Climate Change in Asia Pacific region. It is observed that these issues are inter-linked and the overall focus of the study has been to examine these issues in the context of rapid pace of smart urbanization and green infrastructure taking place in the Asia Pacific and in developing strategies and suitable measures to resolving the burgeoning climate crisis which the Asia Pacific region is facing. It is learnt that the URTF has been a major instrument of ADB in providing technical assistance and investment grants in key thematic areas and in promoting integrated resilience planning, foster resilient infrastructure investments and facilitate a robust exchange of knowledge on climate and disaster risk mitigation in the Asia Pacific region.   Overall, the paper suggests sustainable, human-centered approaches and effective resource management for balanced urban development in the Asia Pacific region. It also emphasizes a holistic approach and ongoing collaboration for sustainability. The key limitations and challenges of the study are financial difficulties, privatization, short political cycles and institutional limitations that need to be addressed.