UNICEF organises daylong workshop on healthy cities

Abstract

The "Healthy Cities" workshop organized by the Environmental Planning Department of the School of Planning and Architecture and UNICEF addressed urban public health risks such as heat waves and vector-borne diseases. Experts from various fields discussed the impact of climate change on health emphasizing the need for disaster-responsive planning. Students presented climate-resilient spatial plans for Ujjain receiving feedback from professionals. The event fostered collaboration to enhance urban health and preparedness initiatives.