• Ar. Falguni Agarwal
• Dr. Joydeep Dutta
• Ar. Shishir Kumar

Rapid urbanization and climate change have intensified city environmental challenges, including flooding, heat stress, and biodiversity loss. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), which integrates water systems (blue) and vegetated spaces (green), offers a sustainable, multifunctional approach to urban planning that enhances resilience and aligns with global climate adaptation goals. This study investigates the role of BGI in improving urban resilience by analyzing its environmental, social, and economic benefits. Drawing on national and international case studies—including Indore, Bhopal, Portland, and the Netherlands—the paper examines best practices, implementation barriers, and the policy landscape. Through case studies it highlights the importance of context-specific planning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The research will try to find gaps in coordination that hinder BGI mainstreaming and proposes strategic recommendations aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 6, 11, 13, and 15). By advocating for integrated design frameworks and international cooperation, the study will establish potentials of BGI as a transformative tool for sustainable urban development in India. The paper aims to achieve how essential it is in Indian context to switch towards sustainable alternatives to enhance BGI in urban public spaces not only mitigates climate risks but also fosters inclusive growth, ecological balance, and long-term urban livability.

Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), Urban Resilience, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nature-Based Solutions, Climate Adaptation

"Improving Urban Resilience by Augmenting Blue-Green Infrastructure", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.l430-l455, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B53.pdf

"Improving Urban Resilience by Augmenting Blue-Green Infrastructure", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppl430-l455, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B53.pdf