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Last year our Urban C:lab team embarked on a mission to understand how informal settlements in Mumbai can contribute to achieving formal climate goals.

By delving into the heart of India鈥檚 economic capital, the team aimed to uncover innovative solutions for sustainable urban development amidst the city鈥檚 rapid growth and stark challenges.

This trip provided a unique opportunity for our Urban C:lab team to explore the intersection of community resilience, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability in one of the world鈥檚 most dynamic cities.

For a comprehensive analysis, video footage and detailed findings from this exploration, you can read the full report .

Mumbai is home to the iconic Bollywood film industry and a population of 20 million. It juxtaposes the most expensive residential buildings with some of the largest informal settlements globally. The city faces significant challenges, including a projected population doubling by mid-century, which will strain infrastructure and quality of life.

As a coastal city it is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise. This means the number of people at risk is expected to quadruple to 11 million by 2070. India has set ambitious goals for green, resilient, and equitable growth, with Mumbai aiming for carbon neutrality by mid-century.

Community-driven solutions for urban resilience

Urban C:lab鈥檚 exploration focused on understanding how informal settlements, which house half of Mumbai鈥檚 population, can contribute to achieving formal climate goals. The fieldtrip balanced in-depth exploration with capturing a comprehensive picture of the city, placing people at the heart of the study.

Achieving successful progress toward Mumbai 2050 climate goals requires deeper collaboration with communities living in informal settlements.

Pinar Guvenc, partner at SOUR

Collaboration was key to the success of this fieldtrip. Special thanks go to SOUR for facilitating the field research and community conversations. Local collaborators played crucial roles. Anshuman Karol from PRIA provided insights into community mobilisation, Reality Gives offered access to Dharavi鈥檚 communities and Anand Jagtap shared perspectives from a city administration perspective. In addition, Preeti Telang鈥檚 expertise in microfinance highlighted the importance of understanding the social context of finance in Indian communities.

Urban C:lab extends gratitude to all partners and collaborators for their invaluable contributions to this exploration.