Mumbai links slum rehabilitation to climate-resilience plans
Inside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in Mumbai, India. As Mumbai navigates the delicate balance between urban growth and socio-economic equity, BMC's multifaceted approach might just be the key to transforming its slums into sustainable, resilient communities.
By Siyabonga SitholeSouth Africa
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Mumbai is also home to some of the largest and most densely populated informal settlements, with an estimated 6.5 million residents - 57% of the city's total population - said to be living in inadequate conditions.
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- September 19, 2026
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- Siyabonga Sithole
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