Project Urban Living Lab

The team spoke with #fishing communities to learn about how they use #dunes for storage of #fishing equipment like boats, nets and also for shade. As we reimagine these spaces through a #netzero lens, incorporating local needs is crucial. Learn more: transitionsresearch.org/pull/

Sand dunes in Panaji not only prevent #coastalerosion but also aid in carbon #sequestration. However, their degradation poses challenges to both the efficacy of ecological services and #livelihoods of local fishing communities. #netzero #adaptation #urbanresilience

Last week, the #PULL team was in Panaji, exploring how the city’s diverse #NaturebasedSolutions can contribute to combating #climatechange while also supporting local #livelihoods. We uncovered potential tradeoffs between restoration efforts for #sequestration & social use (1/3)

@hemavaishnavi As #COP28 begins, it's essential to reframe the #climatecrisis in terms of climate #justice to reaffirm the space for self-determination, access and control of resources. Read more 👇 transitionsresearch.org/why-climate-em… #ClimateChange #COP28

@hemavaishnavi Our panel at the recent #4SHonolulu2023 conference showed how the framing of a #climateemergency enabled institutional changes to manage emerging risks. However, if not carefully managed such declarations can reinforce the existing #power structures. shorturl.at/qCDKO

🌍#Climatechange is reshaping our society as climate risks impact our settlements, economy and environment. The emerging #climatecrisis and #emergency discourse must be challenged and we need to put #justice at the centre of #climateaction #COP28 #COP28UAE #COP28Dubai

@AshaliBhandari @idr_online @vikrom_mathur Stay tuned to learn more about our work on helping Indian #cities achieve #netzero futures with #PULL transitionsresearch.org/pull/ #futurecities #COP28 #climateaction #behaviourchange #sustainablelifestyles #MissionLiFE #lifestyleforenvironment

@AshaliBhandari @idr_online Our Director, @vikrom_mathur explored what an alternative, #sustainable future looks like and how to encourage sustainable lifestyles to get there: 🔗transitionsresearch.org/why-gearing-to…

Senior Urban Planner and PULL Lead, @AshaliBhandari has co-written a blog for @idr_online exploring the barriers to #climate related #behaviourchange 🔗idronline.org/article/climat…

At #PULL, we're delving into behavioral change. How can we transform ingrained behaviors impacting our daily lives towards low-carbon choices? What barriers hinder this shift? #behaviouralshifts #sustainablelifestyles #MissionLiFE #COP28

#Climatechange requires collective action: from individuals to governments, our choices shape our climate #futures. Yet, solutions often focus solely on #technology. How do we shift attitudes for low-carbon living? 🌍 #COP28 #PULL #behaviourchange #MissionLiFE Learn more 👇

As a part of our #PULL initiative, we have designed an NbS toolkit for Coastal Indian Cities, drawing on our work in Panaji that supports city decision makers to protect & restore coastal ecosystems. @meenscientist Find the toolkit here: transitionsresearch.org/wp-content/upl…

Urban Planning Associate, Ronika Postaria's blog sheds light on the criticality of community engagement in implementing NbS & how finding ways to institutionalize NbS principles into urban planning policies can optimize their potential. Read here: transitionsresearch.org/how-nature-bas…

As nature-based solutions (NbS) gain prominence in climate policy as a tool to achieve net zero goals, Senior Urban Planner Ashali Bhandari's #blog highlights the need to reframe NbS in the context of developing countries, especially South Asia. transitionsresearch.org/power-and-poli…

India's urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can play a key role in addressing climate change & development goals. We have been working towards reframing NbS within the complex social, political & economic context of rapidly growing Indian cities. Learn more about our work on NbS👇

Focusing on PULL's approach to net zero, @AshaliBhandari's blog highlights the importance of social transformations like behaviour change, people-centric decarbonisation, & new institutional arrangements for cities to transform into a low-carbon society. transitionsresearch.org/building-a-net…

Keeping people at the heart of a #netzero society, through our initiative #PULL, we developed #InclusiveStreets, a gendered mobility improvement initiative framework, to improve walking infrastructure & women's access to the city simultaneously. transitionsresearch.org/inclusive-stre…

.@ShanthaVenugop1's blog, focused on the tradeoffs between adapting to climate risks like heat & achieving decarbonisation goals, discusses the need for solutions that don't increase electricity consumption while planning for vulnerable urban populations. transitionsresearch.org/urban-heat-the…

Cities have a tremendous role to play in building a #netzero society & achieve India’s decarbonisation goals. Through #PULL we work to co-create, test & implement equitable climate solutions, including social planning for #netzero. transitionsresearch.org/pull/. Learn more 👇

Equitable and innovative strategies are needed to adapt to emerging climate risks like floods. #PULL developed a flood mitigation plan for Panaji that employs nature-based solutions and people-centric approaches to build the city's resilience. transitionsresearch.org/flood-mitigati…