Urban Planning a Challenge to Climate Change: A Study of Lahore

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of urban planning measures in addressing climate change impacts in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city. It assesses the implementation of national and provincial climate policies, focusing on Punjab's 2021 Climate Change Action Plan. The research investigates awareness levels among Lahore's residents regarding urban planning's role in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and evaluates policy implementation and institutional performance in achieving climate resilience. This study employed mix method approach whereas data was collected from primary and secondary sources.

Keywords: Climate Change, Mitigation Measures, Adaptation Measures, Urban Planning