Climate Smart Infrastructure and Green Technology Adoption for Urban Resilience: Evidence from Rapidly Growing Cities

Abstract

Urban centres in rapidly growing cities face escalating climate risks, including flooding, heatwaves, and infrastructure stress. Climate smart infrastructure and green technology adoption can enhance resilience by integrating ecological, social, and technological dimensions into urban planning. This study synthesises emerging empirical evidence on how such interventions contribute to resilient urban systems, focusing on green infrastructure, digital tools, and smart technologies. Drawing on global and local case studies, key drivers, barriers, and policy implications are discussed to guide evidence based climate adaptive strategies for urban governance