Transitions Research

Future Cities

Rapidly growing, mid-sized cities are shaping the future of India’s urbanisation. We focus on co-creating inclusive, low-carbon, and resilient cities.

Sub Themes

Adaptation and Urban Resilience

Historical patterns of urban development in India have exacerbated both physical and social vulnerabilities that communities face due to threats from climate change. How can we reimagine community driven resilience solutions?

Low Carbon Pathways

India’s ability to transition to low carbon futures is essential to ensure the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the Paris Accord. How do we support cities in mitigating their emissions and transitioning to a low carbon future?

Digital Transformations

With the rise of the Smart Cities movement in India the deployment of digital infrastructures to solve complex urban challenges has been normalised. How can cities champion inclusive innovation while critically examining the social dimensions of technological change?

Access and Inclusion

Processes of city making and urban planning have neglected the needs of marginalised communities. How can we strengthen urban systems to make them accessible and inclusive for everyone?

Publication & Events

Known Unknowns: A Case for Foresight in an Age of Uncertainty

In a world shaped by climate shocks, technological disruption, and systemic uncertainty, reacting to problems is no longer enough. Foresight shifts the focus from short-term fixes to long-term readiness, enabling institutions to think beyond prediction and plan for resilience.

Net Zero Kolhapur: 2050 Visions Report

This report presents a vision for Kolhapur’s net zero future as co-imagined along with its residents.

A 2050 City: Envisioning the Future of Panaji with Its Citizens

Equity and sustainability emerge as keywords in collaborative visioning exercise in Panaji.