These city giants have long been seen as a symbol of opportunity and progress, but now there is the possibility of pushing the economy behind.
The United Nations Regional Development Branch – SCAP has warned in a new report that if immediate and inclusive measures are not taken, they can increase pressure discrimination, impose extreme burden on public services and deepen social and environmental pressure.
In response to this, SCAP Executive Secretary Armida Salasiyah is demanding a new city structure that prioritizes equality and tolerance.
He wrote in the presentation of this report, “The agenda route of 20 goes through the entire human settlements for cities and sustainable development.”
He emphasized on the requirements of decision -making and inclusive action.
Paradise
The climate crisis is pushing many cities in Asia to their tolerance.
In 2021, a record temperature was recorded in South and Southeast Asia from Dhaka Raka and Delhi to Nampene and Manila – which put pressure on infrastructure and health care system.
The city is the “Urban Summer Island Impact”, becomes more heated than the rural regions around them. This effect is making this situation worse, especially the elderly and crowded informal settlements, whose income is also lowest.
Between 2000 and 2019, about half of the global heat -related deaths occurred in Asia and the Pacific. The risk is increasing as the rising temperature and the green space are shrinking.
Some cities are already investing in innovative solutions to adapt to climate finalization.
Authorities in Shanghai’s flood-damaged Pudong new districts have responded to more than 1,200 square kilometers of territory with real-time flood forecasts and initial warning system.
The system, the weather forecast and the integration of hydrological data enables the flood events to quickly mimic, which gives local agencies a significant time to take responsive steps.
Increase the growth of the old population
Meanwhile, there is a deep population change in the region. By 20, the number of elderly people in Asia and the Pacific is estimated to reach one billion crore – which will almost double the statistics of 2021.
Since birth rates are reduced and migration from rural areas is decreasing, the population of the cities is full by elders, and in some cases the cities have begun to shrink. East Asia is the first to feel it where “shrink cities” are being seen.
This trend is increasing pressure on city planners, to meet the needs of old residents, to adapt to infrastructure, healthcare and public services, many of whom are alone. Nevertheless, most cities are less ready to face this challenge.
Informal population expansion
The third trend is to increase informal settlements and slums rapidly.
Millions of people are being pushed into slums and irregular palaces due to the increase in prices of residents and stability in pay. These regions often face climate vibration, when these regions are found at the end of services such as hygiene or emergency relief.
“When the housing site becomes an object instead of settling or living a housing site, this situation creates systematic risks for the city economy and to expand the national and even global economy.”
Convert the risks into opportunities
Despite the challenges, the SCAP emphasized that the city has gained central importance for the sustainable future of Asia.
The report claims to have integrated urban planning, strong local data systems and various funds, such as the risk to convert opportunities, so that the city can achieve tolerance, promote equality and sustainable development.
The report also invited countries to strengthen the countries to share the solutions and strengthen the city network.