Asia’s megacities—Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, and Dhaka—are major drivers of economic growth, but their future is becoming increasingly uncertain with changing climates, ageing populations, and unregulated urban expansion putting their resilience to the test.
According to a recent report from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), titled “Urban Transformation in Asia and the Pacific: From Growth to Resilience,” unless urgent and inclusive action is taken, these challenges may strain public services and heighten social and environmental tensions.
