Madurai

This report describes the 'future proofing' approach applied to Madurai, India, to enhance urban resilience against climate change. It details the city's environmental vulnerabilities, the role of the Madurai Corporation and various stakeholders in sustainable planning, and the implementation of blue-green infrastructure to manage water resources and urban growth.

• The 'future proofing' approach for Madurai focuses on creating a resilient city by integrating environmental, social, and economic factors into urban planning to ensure sustainable development.
• The city's water management is characterized by a reliance on the Vaigai River and the presence of numerous tanks and ponds, though these are threatened by urban encroachment and pollution.
• Madurai is part of the '100 Resilient Cities' network, which aims to help cities build resilience to shocks and stresses.
• The city's development strategy includes the 'Madurai Smart City' initiative, focusing on sustainable urban growth and the protection of blue-green infrastructure.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2016). Madurai. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Tamil.pdf

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Madurai. 2016. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Tamil.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2016madurai, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Madurai}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2016}, url = {https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Tamil.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }