Sökning: "urban poverty"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 172 uppsatser innehållade orden urban poverty.

  1. 1. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

    Master-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Författare :Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

    Sammanfattning : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania

    Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Författare :Linus Linse; [2023]
    Nyckelord :nature restoration; power relations; carbon forestry;

    Sammanfattning : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Alla kan bli statsminister : En narrativ studie med rektorer i särskilt utsatta områden.

    Master-uppsats, Karlstads universitet

    Författare :Malin Jemander; [2023]
    Nyckelord :School leader; principal; low socioeconomic status; diversity; urban schools and context.; Kontext; särskilt utsatt område; rektor; rektorers arbete och ledarskap;

    Sammanfattning : This study is based on data from eight interviews with principals who lead schools in particularly vulnerable areas, where gang crime, exclusion, overcrowding and poverty are commonplace. The research questions are about their own view of their work in relation to the context. LÄS MER

  5. 4. The urban cure : design with local landscape dynamics

    Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Författare :Lilja Will; [2023]
    Nyckelord :landscape architecture; landscape as a medium; landscape urbanism; process based design; eco-social services; shrinking city; post-industrial revitalisation; sustainable urban planning;

    Sammanfattning : The worlds cities are currently facing challenges related to climate change, resource loss, poverty, social inequality, and technological disruptions. Sustainable urban planning is crucial, especially with the increasing global population and urbanization. Cities are the vital organs that determine the growth and further development of a region. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Post Occupancy Evaluation of Estero de San Miguel Pilot Project

    Kandidat-uppsats, Jönköping University/JTH, Byggnadsteknik och belysningsvetenskap

    Författare :Zainab Al-maliki; Wanessa Baross; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Post Occupancy Evaluation; Urbanization in Philippines; Urban Poverty; Sustainability in construction; low-budget construction project.; Efterbosättningsutvärdering; Urbanisering på Filippinerna; Stadsfattigdom; Hållbarhet inom byggsektorn; Lågbudgetbyggprojekt.;

    Sammanfattning : Abstract Introduction: This thesis focuses on the housing situation and sustainability in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. According to a report by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, approximately 25% of Manila's population resides in substandard living conditions and informal settlements. LÄS MER