Expo (PEDRR 2025) Group Discussion 5: Making Cities Resilient and Safer: Challenges of Urbanization and Disaster Risk Reduction
Speaker: Syed Waqar Shah (Head of Building Environment)
As urbanization accelerates, so do the risks.
From unplanned growth to climate-driven hazards, cities in Pakistan face rising threats. It’s time to integrate disaster risk reduction into urban planning—making our cities smart, safe, and sustainable for all.
Resilient cities aren't built overnight—they’re built with vision.