Hello everyone,
Sharing a recent feature highlighting Jana Urban Space Foundation’s work on building climate-resilient cities through better urban planning and stronger policy systems.
Building Climate-Ready Cities: Jana Urban Space Foundation Featured in GBPN Solutions Series 2026
Cities are facing growing climate challenges from extreme heat and flooding to deteriorating air quality. Building resilience into the way we plan and develop our cities is now more important than ever.
Surjyatapa Ray, Associate Manager – Urban Policy at Jana Urban Space Foundation, was featured in the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) Solutions Series 2026, a global platform showcasing practical solutions for a more sustainable built environment.
In the session, Surjyatapa highlighted the need to embed climate resilience into urban systems by integrating climate considerations into master plans, building bylaws, public procurement, and long-term infrastructure planning.
The feature reflects Jana Urban Space Foundation’s continued work towards advancing climate-responsive urban planning, stronger institutions, and resilient cities that can better respond to future challenges.
Watch Surjyatapa Ray’s insights on climate-resilient urban development here: Link