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The research investigates the ‘adaptation as development’ theoretical framework while studying current development projects in Indian metropolitan areas to determine which factors help or hinder climate adaptation success. The research study takes Patna as it main focus since it serves as the capital of Bihar state located in the central Gangetic plains. Patna stands as one of India’s fastest-growing urban centers with a total population of 1.68 million residents. The research uses extensive data collection methods that include interviews and primary documents and direct stakeholder opinions and three representtative development-oriented project case in studies to identify Patna’s most critical climate vulnerabilities in sewage infrastructure and drainage systems and solid waste management. The study supports the implementation of a contingent adaptation apporach because it proves effective for resouce-constrained environments such as Patna. The proposed contingent adaptation strategy proves effective for addressing local resource limitations and institutional challenges while increasing the chances of successful adaptation-focused project implementation. The research points out three essential success factors which include creating technical partnership agreements to resolve deficiencies and restructuring local organizations to produce internal political support for climate action programs. These practical adaptation methods provide a workable plan for quick and affordable project implementation which can be used in Indian cities and other developing regions across the world. The research study reveals Patna’s essential vulnerable urban governance issues and econonmics limitations and social gaps and pollitical problems that may worsen due to climate change effects. These fundamental interventions which focus on basic development and risk mangement in Patna serves as foundational steps for achieving more transformative development pathways. These foundational measures serve two essential purposes by addressing climate change uncertainties while creating sustainable and resilient development across the entire city.

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Making Climate Adaptation Work for Sustainable and Resilient Development: Strategies for Resource Constrained Metropolitan City of India

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    2026年

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  • Shailendra K. Mandal,
  • Supriya Rani

摘要

The research investigates the ‘adaptation as development’ theoretical framework while studying current development projects in Indian metropolitan areas to determine which factors help or hinder climate adaptation success. The research study takes Patna as it main focus since it serves as the capital of Bihar state located in the central Gangetic plains. Patna stands as one of India’s fastest-growing urban centers with a total population of 1.68 million residents. The research uses extensive data collection methods that include interviews and primary documents and direct stakeholder opinions and three representtative development-oriented project case in studies to identify Patna’s most critical climate vulnerabilities in sewage infrastructure and drainage systems and solid waste management. The study supports the implementation of a contingent adaptation apporach because it proves effective for resouce-constrained environments such as Patna. The proposed contingent adaptation strategy proves effective for addressing local resource limitations and institutional challenges while increasing the chances of successful adaptation-focused project implementation. The research points out three essential success factors which include creating technical partnership agreements to resolve deficiencies and restructuring local organizations to produce internal political support for climate action programs. These practical adaptation methods provide a workable plan for quick and affordable project implementation which can be used in Indian cities and other developing regions across the world. The research study reveals Patna’s essential vulnerable urban governance issues and econonmics limitations and social gaps and pollitical problems that may worsen due to climate change effects. These fundamental interventions which focus on basic development and risk mangement in Patna serves as foundational steps for achieving more transformative development pathways. These foundational measures serve two essential purposes by addressing climate change uncertainties while creating sustainable and resilient development across the entire city.