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Urban nexus and transformative pathways towards a resilient Gauteng City-Region, South Africa

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Luxon Nhamo, Lameck Rwizi, Sylvester Mpandeli, Joel Botai, James Magidi, Henerica Tazvinga, Nafiisa Sobratee, Stanley Liphadzi, Dhesigen Naidoo, Albert T. Modi, Rob Slotow, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

01 September 2021

Science Direct

English

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Journal article

Africa

The journal article, titled Urban Nexus and Transformative Pathways Towards a Resilient Gauteng City-Region, South Africa, delves into the challenges arising from the rapid urbanisation of the Gauteng City-Region. It presents innovative strategies designed to convert it into a central hub for climate action and adaptation.  The authors analyse the impacts of rapid urbanisation in the region, emphasising major challenges related to land use management, service delivery (including water, energy, food, and waste and sanitation), and social cohesion. They employ geospatial techniques to assess spatio-temporal changes and variations in land surface temperatures.

The article highlights the emergence of significant issues such as massive impervious surfaces, rising temperatures, flooding, and heatwaves, which exacerbate the challenges associated with rapid urbanisation. It underscores the importance of addressing these challenges promptly to prevent them from becoming severe environmental and human health risks and threats to sustainable cities by 2030.

 

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Built environment

Cities

Climate Change/Resilience

Climate change

Construction

Energy

Environmental impact

Environmental management

Flooding

Gauteng

Governance

Infrastructure

Livelihoods

Planning

Policy

Poverty & inequality

South Africa

Sustainability

Sustainable development

Urban

Urban development

Urban planning

Urbanisation

Water and sanitation

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