India stands at the crossroads of rapid urbanisation and an escalating climate crisis, where Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can emerge as a powerful ally. This mechanism offers an elegant and economical path to enhanced sustainability, resilience, and overall livability, which cities worldwide are now discovering. As defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),Continue reading “Scaling and Financing Nature-Based Solutions to Reap “Multi-Benefits” in Urban Systems”
Category Archives: Urbanization
The Model Tenancy Act 2021: What does it mean for India’s vast Informal Rental Sector?
Amidst escalating urbanization, providing adequate and affordable housing has become India’s pressing urban development challenge. Lack of secure and affordable rental housing severely affects low-income households who are bereft of homeownership in the city that they work in. Rental housing in metropolitan India is primarily provided by private landlords who operate outside the regulatory andContinue reading “The Model Tenancy Act 2021: What does it mean for India’s vast Informal Rental Sector?”
Housing for all 2022: Progress and performance
Of late India is experiencing significant transitions in its key socioeconomic and demographic indicators. Manifestation of messy and hidden urbanization (Ellis & Roberts, 2016) in India poses a serious challenge to the government particularly in the context of realizing the potential of its cities for prosperity and livability. Consequently, it fails to adequately address congestionContinue reading “Housing for all 2022: Progress and performance”