The city of New Delhi is ranked as the world’s most polluted national capital in terms of air quality. Environmental pressures resulting from explosive urban expansion pose serious challenges for India’s ecological heritage and rich biodiversity.
Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai invites you to an event featuring a presentation by the distinguished conservation architect, Ratish Nanda, who will share the story of the recent restoration of the 16th-century heritage park, Sunder Nursery, considered to be “New Delhi’s Central Park.” Located in the heart of India’s capital, the site is significant for its Mughal monuments and its vast and experimental heritage of trees and plants. Its conservation by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture marks a turning point for public parks in New Delhi and nature reserves in other urban areas.
The presentation will be followed by a discussion on urbanization and green spaces moderated by Dr. Ravina Aggarwal and featuring Professor Ruth DeFries, who has worked extensively on land transformation and wildlife conservation in India.
The event will also showcase the upcoming Urban Works Innovation Challenge Phase 2, a collaborative initiative between the Mumbai Center and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
This event is part of a 10-event series celebrating the Columbia Global Centers' 10th anniversary. Click here to learn about the other events in this series.