On 22 June 2021 at 3:00 CEST, Standford University is hosting a webinar on "The Value of Natural Infrastructure in Urban Planning: Experience from Singapore/Asia".
Cities in Asia-Pacific are experiencing rapid growth. While the share of urban population is still lower than the global average, high urbanization rates bring well-known challenges of infrastructure development, inequalities, and vulnerability to climate risks. The prevalence of informal settlements adds some complexity to urban challenges, making good urban planning paramount for the health and wellbeing of current and future city-dwellers. Drawing from diverse perspectives, this panel will explore the following questions:
- What are the main trends in urban planning in Asia Pacific, and how are they applied on the ground?
- How is the concept of nature-based solutions applied in urban planning projects?
- Is there scope for nature-based solutions in rapidly-growing informal settlements in Asian cities?