Climate Resilient Cities
Welcome to Climate Ready Futures, where we provide actionable insights and suggestions to enhance climate resilience using advanced geospatial analysis and data analytics. Explore our innovative approach to tackling climate challenges and creating a sustainable future.
Services
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services focus on creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities. We develop comprehensive plans that address issues such as land use, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development.
Urban Design
Our urban design team specializes in using urban design strategies that are disaster responsive. We provide consulting services for incorporating nature based solutions, green infrastructure and urban renewal in vulnerable cities.
Governance & Policy
We provide governance and policy suggestions to help develop city, district and state level climate action plans and policies.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
We help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Our hazard mitigation planning services include risk assessments, emergency response plans, and community outreach programs.
Data & Tech
We leverage advanced data analytics and technology to inform our planning and design decisions. Our services include geographic information systems (GIS), urban data analysis, and smart city solutions.
Community Engagement
We believe that community engagement is essential for successful urban planning and design. Our team facilitates collaborative processes to ensure that the needs and priorities of residents are reflected in our work.
About Our Firm
Our Commitment
At Climate Ready Futures, we are dedicated to empowering decision-makers with the knowledge and tools needed to address a rising climate threat effectively.
As members of a frontline community, we want to democratize climate change knowledge to those who will be most affected by it.
Our expertise in geospatial analysis and AI allows us to provide tailored solutions for enhancing climate resilience and risk prediction.
With a focus on data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology, we aim to create a more sustainable and resilient future for all through our innovative consulting services.
Our Team
Sushant Khulge
Sushant Khulge is a computer scientist and an AI/ML professional with over 8 years of professional experience. He is currently a AI team project lead at the design and engineering company Neilsoft, and holds a Msc. in Data Science and Spatial Analytics.
Ipshita Karmakar
Ipshita Karmakar is an urban planner and architect, who specializes in using tools of geospatial and urban analytics in resiliency planning. With over 6 years of international experience, she currently leads the Climate Ready Futures, and is an urban resilience consultant at the Global Facility of Disaster Reduction and Recovery at the World Bank. She is a former Fulbright scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from where she holds a Master in City Planning.
Amruta Sali
Amruta Sali is an urban designer and architect, with 5 years of multifaceted experience working in residential, commercial and institutional architecture at various scales. She strives to create awareness and thoughtfully designed spaces that are tailored to the needs of people and environment.
Past Projects
We bring our team’s international experience to our projects. Click on the map to find more about our past projects.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure equity in Chicago; Research on Solar adoption in LMI communities;Setting up an effective M&E strategy for MacArthur Foundation for a key Climate program.
Strategy to build disaster resilience in shrinking towns
Post earthquake reconstruction after the 2015 Nepal earthquake
Strategy for post disaster rehabilitation for Guanaja Island
Strategy for economic development and environmental restoration in women led smallholder farms
Support to the Ghana Climate Action Plan and Spatial Development Framework
Time Series data projections for future temperature and precipitation based on IPCC data; Post disaster needs assessments/Pre disaster needs assessments in South Asia; Environmental policy assessments in Mumbai; WASH infrastructure planning; Assistance to the Government of Maharashtra’s Innovation Arm and Chief Minister’s Office in enabling climate policy; Maharashtra Chief Minister’s special team to strategize and effectively mobilize disaster rescue and relief support on the aftermath of the 2019 Kolhapur and Sangli floods.
Strategy to build energy resilience in La Palma Islands after a volcanic eruption
Drought and Malnutrition Assessment
Blogs
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