Essays about: "Urban Poverty"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 163 essays containing the words Urban Poverty.
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1. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. READ MORE
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2. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE
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3. The urban cure : design with local landscape dynamics
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : The worlds cities are currently facing challenges related to climate change, resource loss, poverty, social inequality, and technological disruptions. Sustainable urban planning is crucial, especially with the increasing global population and urbanization. Cities are the vital organs that determine the growth and further development of a region. READ MORE
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4. Post Occupancy Evaluation of Estero de San Miguel Pilot Project
University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Byggnadsteknik och belysningsvetenskapAbstract : Abstract Introduction: This thesis focuses on the housing situation and sustainability in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. According to a report by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, approximately 25% of Manila's population resides in substandard living conditions and informal settlements. READ MORE
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5. The impacts of a cancelled large-scale agricultural investment on smallholder farmers’ land use and access
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Large-scale agricultural investments have seen a rise in popularity over the years, promising economic growth, food security, and poverty eradication around the globe. Through the rising involvement of development aid agencies with private investors, the number of foreign large-scale investments in developing countries significantly increased. READ MORE