Surat

AREA:
461.60 km2 (178.22 sq mi)
POPULATION:
6,936,534
India

Surat, a rapidly growing coastal city in Gujarat, participates in the GEF-7 UrbanShift program to strengthen climate resilience and coastal ecosystem management. Known for its thriving diamond and textile industries, Surat faces increasing risks from flooding and sea-level rise. UrbanShift supports the development of integrated coastal zone management strategies that combine low-emission mobility, nature-based drainage solutions, and sustainable tourism development along the Dumas Seafront. These interventions aim to protect vulnerable coastal communities, enhance biodiversity, and position Surat as a leader in climate-adaptive urban planning in India’s western region.

Recent initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

Gender and Cities

The World Bank Group takes as its starting point that no country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of
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