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Building the Future: Sustainable Construction in Urban Informal Settlements

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Can the Urban Poor Afford Sustainable Construction?

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Climate Action: Cities Alliance at COP28

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Youth and Climate Action in Informal Settlements: Catalysts for urban change

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Can the Urban Poor Afford Sustainable Construction?

Circular Economy
Informal Settlements
Climate Change and Resilience
The forthcoming decades will witness a surge in urban construction, particularly in the form of incremental upgrading and makeshift homes across the Global South. Given the alarming contribution of the built environment to CO2 emissions, standing at...
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Mekelle: A Regional Commitment to Urban Expansion Planning

Strategic City Planning
Urban Expansion
Migration
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Results
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Building the Future: Sustainable Construction in Urban Informal Settlements

Sustainable Construction
Climate Justice
Built environment
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Kairouan: Advancing Gender-Sensitive Water Management

Gender Equality
Urban Development
Climate Adaptation
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Innovative Financing for Gender-Inclusive Public Spaces

Climate Adaptation
Gender Equality
Climate Change and Resilience
Urban Planning
Governance and Planning
Local Government
Municipal Finance
Financing
Local Economic Development
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