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An Urbanizing World


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Author :
language : en
Publisher: UN-HABITAT
Release Date : 1996

An Urbanizing World written by and has been published by UN-HABITAT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Human settlements categories.




Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World


Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World
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Author : Matjaž Glavan
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2018-03-21

Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World written by Matjaž Glavan and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-21 with Science categories.


Global water crisis is a challenge to the security, political stability and environmental sustainability of developing nations and with climate, economically and politically, induces migrations also for the developed ones. Currently, the urban population is 54% with prospects that by the end of 2050 and 2100 66% and 80%, respectively, of the world's population will live in urban environment. Untreated water abstracted from polluted resources and destructed ecosystems as well as discharge of untreated waste water is the cause of health problems and death for millions around the globe. Competition for water is wide among agriculture, industry, power companies and recreational tourism as well as nature habitats. Climate changes are a major threat to the water resources. This book intends to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in integrated assessment of water resource management in the urbanizing world, which is a foundation to develop society with secure water availability, food market stability and ecosystem preservation.



An Urbanizing World


An Urbanizing World
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Author : United Nations Centre for Human Settlements
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996

An Urbanizing World written by United Nations Centre for Human Settlements and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Social Science categories.


The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and systematic review of conditions and trends in cities around the world. Prepared by Habitat (United Nations Centre for Human Settlements), in conjunction with leading experts worldwide. An Urbanizing World shows the positive and negative side ofcities while stressing the crucial importance of good government.



An Urbanizing World


An Urbanizing World
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Author : Martin Brockerhoff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

An Urbanizing World written by Martin Brockerhoff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Cities and towns categories.




Growing Up In An Urbanizing World


Growing Up In An Urbanizing World
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Author : Louise Chawla
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-13

Growing Up In An Urbanizing World written by Louise Chawla and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-13 with Political Science categories.


Half the world's children live in cities and the proportion is growing. Their environment critically determines their futures and the world they will make as adults. This text, by an interdisciplinary team of international child-environment authorities, explores how crucial the relationship of the young and their surroundings is. Covering eight countries, it shows the enormous benefits - for them, for the wider society and for the future - of involving children, especially from underprivileged communities, in planning and implementing urban improvements. It continues and updates Kevin Leech's pioneering 1970s MIT project, Growing Up in Cities.



An Urbanizing World


An Urbanizing World
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Author : Canadian International Development Agency
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Release Date : 1998

An Urbanizing World written by Canadian International Development Agency and has been published by Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Science categories.


The Canadian International Development Agency seeks to contribute to reducing poverty and to achieving sustainable development in the cities of developing countries and countries in transition. This statement begins with an introduction to the problems associated with urbanization in developing countries. It then sets out the Agency's mandate and priorities with regard to urban-related initiatives and presents the Agency's vision, goal, and objectives regarding its programming for sustainable cities. Elements of Agency programs and projects are outlined and some examples of international urban co-operation projects and partnerships are reviewed.



Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World


Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World
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Author : Jorge Enrique Hardoy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World written by Jorge Enrique Hardoy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Business & Economics categories.


* Updated and much expanded edition of the authors' 1992 classic Environmental Problems in Third World Cities * Comprehensive account of the health- and life- threatening environmental conditions in which a growing proportion of the world's people live * Ideal as a textbook and for professionals and interested general readers * 1st edition widely adopted on urban geography, development studies, environmental courses Most of the world's urban population and most of the large and rapidly growing cities are in developing countries. Often poorly governed, their conditions produce millions of preventable deaths and extensive disease. This book describes these cities' environmental problems and how they affect health, local ecosystems and global cycles. It analyzes the causes: the failure of governments to supply clean water and implement existing measures, or land-owning structures that marginalize the poor. It also highlights the innovative ways in which problems are being tackled, showing solutions are available and the action needed by cities, local governments and community organizations.



Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World


Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World
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Author : Jorge E. Hardoy
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05

Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World written by Jorge E. Hardoy and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Political Science categories.


New edition of Environmental Problems in Third World Cities Cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America contain some of the world's most life- and health-threatening human environments. Environment-related diseases and injuries cause millions of preventable deaths each year. In many squatter settlements, children are 40 to 50 times more likely to die before the age of five than they would be in Europe or North America and most such deaths are environment-related. Many cities also cause serious environmental degradation to their surroundings and increasingly contribute to global warming. This updated and much expanded edition of the classic Environmental Problems in Third World Cities describes environmental problems and their effect on human health, local ecosystems and global cycles. It points to the political causes that underpin many of these problems - including ineffective, unaccountable governments, and aid agencies' reluctance to work with the urban poor. It also highlights innovative solutions such as: * High-quality, low-cost homes and neighbourhoods developed by urban poor groups working with local non-governmental organizations * Local Agenda 21s developed by municipal governments in partnership with community organizations.* In their analysis, the authors show that cities can meet sustainable development goals. There are practical, affordable solutions to their environmental problems, but most of these depend on more competent and accountable city governments and on more support for low-income households and their organizations. The book also outlines the changes needed international aid agencies to support this. PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION 'It's rare to encounter a work as authoritative and accessible as this. It is a mine of useful information from cities in every corner of the Third World, which does not shy away from the immensity of the problems, but says as much about the solutions to them as about the problems themselves' Jonathon Porritt 'Well written and very accessible' The Geographical Journal 'Of value to students, teachers, practitioners, policy makers and aid agencies' Third World Planning Review 'A valuable resource for understanding the underlying problems[this book offers] practical alternatives' Cities International.



Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World


Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World
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Author : Jorge Enrique Hardoy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

Environmental Problems In An Urbanizing World written by Jorge Enrique Hardoy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Business & Economics categories.


* Updated and much expanded edition of the authors' 1992 classic Environmental Problems in Third World Cities * Comprehensive account of the health- and life- threatening environmental conditions in which a growing proportion of the world's people live * Ideal as a textbook and for professionals and interested general readers * 1st edition widely adopted on urban geography, development studies, environmental courses Most of the world's urban population and most of the large and rapidly growing cities are in developing countries. Often poorly governed, their conditions produce millions of preventable deaths and extensive disease. This book describes these cities' environmental problems and how they affect health, local ecosystems and global cycles. It analyzes the causes: the failure of governments to supply clean water and implement existing measures, or land-owning structures that marginalize the poor. It also highlights the innovative ways in which problems are being tackled, showing solutions are available and the action needed by cities, local governments and community organizations.



Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World


Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World
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Author : Matjaž Glavan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Water Challenges Of An Urbanizing World written by Matjaž Glavan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Physical geography categories.


Global water crisis is a challenge to the security, political stability and environmental sustainability of developing nations and with climate, economically and politically, induces migrations also for the developed ones. Currently, the urban population is 54% with prospects that by the end of 2050 and 2100 66% and 80%, respectively, of the world's population will live in urban environment. Untreated water abstracted from polluted resources and destructed ecosystems as well as discharge of untreated waste water is the cause of health problems and death for millions around the globe. Competition for water is wide among agriculture, industry, power companies and recreational tourism as well as nature habitats. Climate changes are a major threat to the water resources. This book intends to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in integrated assessment of water resource management in the urbanizing world, which is a foundation to develop society with secure water availability, food market stability and ecosystem preservation.