Essays about: "metropolitan governance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words metropolitan governance.

1. 1. Exploring metropolitan governance in the Öresund Region

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Roger Barres; [2021]
   Keywords : metropolitan area; city-region; metropolitan governance; urban politics; cross-border metropolitan region; democratic governance; Öresund region;

   Abstract : For the first time in history, more people in the world live in urban areas than in rural areas. Almost half of this world urban population now live in metropolitan areas, which are becoming central spaces of world economic and social activity, and where major global challenges happen and should be tackled. READ MORE

3. 2. Investigating the Gap between Informal Urbanization and Formal Planning and Governance Practices in Metro Manila, Philippines

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Aura Keziah Soriano; [2021]
   Keywords : urban planning; informality; informal settlements; global South; Metropolitan Manila;

   Abstract : Metro Manila, Philippines is one of the densest and fastest growing metropolitan regions in the world, of which informal urbanization is a significant contributor. This rapid informal urbanization is a dynamic yet uncoordinated force shaping the city-region, in conflict with the vision of a modern, globally-competitive city-region painted in formal planning instruments. READ MORE

4. 3. Multi-Level Governance of Climate Change: A case study of Istanbul

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Pedagogik; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

   Author : Defne Facile; [2021]
   Keywords : climate change; Turkey; Istanbul; multi-level governance; power; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As climate change continues to threaten us more and more, different ways of governing climate change are considered. Multi-level governance approach is widely used in the literature to examine how global, national, and local actor interacts and influence each other. READ MORE

5. 4. The urban planning of Istanbul and the provision of green resilient zones in an earthquake-hit metropolitan area -A case study of Istanbul & Avcılar

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Melissa Högberg Yilmaz; [2020]
   Keywords : Earthquake; Turkey; Istanbul; Avcilar; disaster risk reduction; urban disaster resilience; green areas; green infrastructure; regional planning; governance; planning hierarchy;

   Abstract : This paper examines how green areas may be used as strategic recovery zones in the event of an earthquake and how these zones may strengthen the resilience for future quakes in Istanbul. The paper also refers to investigating why the planning system in Turkey can pose a threat for the provision of green areas. READ MORE

6. 5. Evaluating urban climate policies : A comparative case study of Stockholm and Dublin

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Jerker Bohman; [2020]
   Keywords : international relations; urban climate governance; cities; climate policy; climate mitigation; climate adaptation; analytical framework; document analysis; comparative case study; Stockholm; Dublin;

   Abstract : Climate change is a collective action problem that has been seen as something that needs a global solution. This has resulted in multilateral agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, which can largely be said to have been unsuccessful so far. This has led to an increased awareness of the potential of cities as being part of the solution. READ MORE