Green Urban Futures and Planetary Health

Many cities are facing hotter, drier climates, with rising temperatures and declining rainfall threatening human health and wellbeing, ecosystems and biodiversity. To address these challenges, we conduct interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research across the fields of built environment, biological and social sciences, economics, health and engineering, in collaboration with governments, industries, non-governmental organisations and communities. Our aim is to build resilience to climate and societal changes – particularly for vulnerable groups such as older adults, low-income communities, outdoor workers and children – to foster healthier, more vibrant urban environments.

Research Leads

Initiative Lead: Professor Veronica Soebarto
Deputy Lead: Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley

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Projects

Green Urban Futures

Researchers: Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, Dr Stefan Caddy-Retalic, Dr Kate Delaporte, Associate Professor Scott Hawken, Professor Robert Hill, Dr John Kandulu, Dr Mark Kohler, Dr Ehsan Sharifi, Professor Veronica Soebarto, Dr Yonatal Tefera, Associate Professor Carmel Williams

Planetary Health

Researchers: Professor Peng Bi, Dr Jess Stanhope, Professor Philip Weinstein