This study investigates the pivotal role and inherent significance of the ecological city paradigm in bolstering urban resilience against the escalating threats of water crises and climate-induced hazards. Recognizing the intensifying environmental and climatic exigencies confronting urban environments globally, the imperative for adopting transformative strategies in urban design and governance has become unequivocally apparent. Employing a convergent mixed-methods approach, predicated on a systematic and critical review of extant literature alongside an incisive analysis of international best-practice case studies, this research critically examines the fundamental principles, core components, and operational mechanisms underpinning ecological cities. The findings robustly indicate that the judicious implementation of ecological city principles—encompassing integrated water resource management, strategically deployed green infrastructure, biophilic urban design, and decentralized renewable energy systems—can demonstrably augment urban resilience capacities. Furthermore, the results underscore that successful operationalization necessitates robust cross-sectoral coordination, meaningful stakeholder engagement, transformative policy innovation, and the establishment of efficacious regulatory frameworks. By articulating a comprehensive framework for transitioning urban centers towards an ecological model, this article proffers pragmatic and evidence-based solutions to proactively address the intertwined challenges of water scarcity and climate hazards.
