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Spotlight on: Urban Climate Resilience

Climate-Proofing Urban Bus Systems in Vietnam

By |June 6th 2023|Categories: Climate Change & Resilience, Urban Mobility|Tags: , , , , |

The detrimental impact of extreme weather on Ho Chi Minh City's traffic system is one of the city’s most urgent challenges. Frederic Tesfay outlines ways to increase the resilience of the urban bus system.

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Spotlight on: Country Series Rwanda

The Crucial Role of Transport in Building Green Cities: Insights from Rwanda

By |May 30th 2023|Categories: Basic Infrastructure & Housing, Urban Mobility|Tags: , , , |

Highlighting the country's initiatives, challenges, and innovative solutions for building green cities Michelle DeFreese explores the path to sustainable transportation in Rwanda.

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Spotlight on: Country Series Rwanda

Restoring Kigali’s Wetlands to Accelerate Climate Resilience

By |May 23rd 2023|Categories: Climate Change & Resilience|Tags: , , , , |

In the face of climate risks, Rwanda's capital city, Kigali, is prioritising wetland restoration and embracing sustainable and integrated urban planning approaches. Through these efforts, Kigali is not only mitigating flood risks but also emerging as an exemplar for cities worldwide.

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Spotlight on: Country Series Rwanda

The Construction Industry in Rwanda: Opportunities or Challenges for Urban Growth?

By |May 16th 2023|Categories: Basic Infrastructure & Housing, Climate Change & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , |

Rwanda’s urban population is rapidly increasing, posing chances and challenges. Enrico Morriello illustrates how the country’s construction industry could pave the way to sustainable urbanisation.

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Infographics: Urbanisation and Urban Development in Rwanda

By |May 9th 2023|Categories: Global Urban Debates|Tags: , , , , |

URBANET is back with a new country series, inviting readers to explore and learn about urbanisation in Rwanda! Starting off with a set of infographics we introduce you to some insightful facts and figures regarding the country’s urban and demographic development.

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Spotlight on: Liveable Cities

The New Traders Hub in Galeshewe: Boosting South African Businesses

By |May 4th 2023|Categories: Global Urban Debates, Youth & Gender|Tags: , , , |

The open-air arena in the township of Galeshewe in Kimberley, South Africa, is being transformed under the Cities CHALLENGE 2.0. The centrepiece is a new “Informal Traders Hub” offering a safe, sustainable, and gender-responsive environment for local female traders.

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Spotlight on: Energy in Cities

ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework: India’s Innovative Strategy for Climate Resilient Cities

By |April 27th 2023|Categories: Climate Change & Resilience, Green & Smart Development, Urban & Metropolitan Governance|Tags: , , , |

India's ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework empowers cities to tackle climate change. It's a progressive initiative with tangible actions that aims to improve the lives of citizens while building resilience to climate-related shocks.

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Spotlight on: Energy in Cities

Navigating Heterogeneity: The Way to a Just Energy Transition in the Global South’s Housing Sector

By |April 20th 2023|Categories: Basic Infrastructure & Housing, Energy & Waste, Housing & Informality|Tags: , , , , |

Achieving a just energy transition in the urban housing sectors of the Global South demands recognition and engagement with their heterogeneous energy networks and rapidly evolving spatialities. Marie Urfels explores the challenges of achieving a just energy transition in the housing sector of the Global South while emphasising the importance of embracing these complexities to create targeted, context-specific solutions.

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Spotlight on: Energy in Cities

Improving Thermal Comfort in Community Buildings in India’s Informal Settlements

By |April 11th 2023|Categories: Basic Infrastructure & Housing, Climate Change & Resilience, Housing & Informality|Tags: , , |

India has a long tradition of building climate-friendly houses. But in the case of informal settlements, applying this knowledge presents many difficulties. This leads to intense heat stress for residents. However, there is hope on the horizon, as we highlight an exciting initiative: utilising innovative design solutions for thermal comfort in community buildings in Chennai and Coimbatore - an Urban Living Lab approach.

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