Climate Change Adaptation: Leveraging Urban Ecosystems in Bhubaneswar

This document presents a comprehensive compilation of thematic maps aimed at supporting the strategic use of urban ecosystems for climate change adaptation in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It analyzes patterns of urban development and growth in relation to key climate change impacts, with a particular focus on urban heat stress and urban flooding. Through spatial analysis, the document highlights how different forms of urbanization interact with natural systems and influence climate vulnerability. Each urban ecosystem is described in detail, outlining its characteristics and the range of ecosystem services it provides, such as temperature regulation, flood mitigation, and environmental resilience, thereby emphasizing their role in sustainable urban planning and climate-responsive development. This publication has been prepared under the project “Proliferating Ecosystem-based Adaptation Practices in Indian cities (EPIC)” supported by the Global EbA Fund.