Urban Planning: Rethinking Cities in a Warming World
Smart urban planning is needed for ensuring cities adapt to climate change and remain liveable today, as well as be resilient in the future.
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October 2024/Urban Policies
What Is Urban Resilience?
Urban resilience is the ability of cities to survive, adapt, and thrive amid disruptions like natural disasters, climate change, economic and political crises. Climate resilience is a key component, as urban settings are particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures and other climate change effects. Measuring urban resilience requires a tailored, interdisciplinary approach, addressing evolving risks and local contexts.
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October 2024/Urban Policies
Indonesia’s New Capital City: An Environmental Justice Perspective
The relocation of Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara is framed as a solution to the environmental crisis facing the sinking city, yet this narrative overlooks deeper issues of environmental justice. The relocation raises significant concerns, including land degradation, displacement of Indigenous communities, social inequality, and overlooked environmental issues. Without a more inclusive and sustainable approach, the relocation could exacerbate inequalities in both the new and old capitals.
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Climate Justice/October 2024