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1. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringAbstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE
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2. Planning, the problem or the solution? : A study of informal settlements in Namibia and the complexities of planning in an informal context.
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringAbstract : .... READ MORE
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3. 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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4. City of the Dead - “We are neither living nor dying, we are something in between”
University essay from KTH/Samhällsplanering och miljöAbstract : “We are neither living nor dying, we are something in between” Since the beginning of history, the living and the dead have been separated. This has made it almost im- possible to co-live together under one roof. We, ‘the living’, have even created “deathscapes” which have set a clear boundary between us and them, ‘the dead’. READ MORE
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5. 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