The Problem Bandung City, Indonesia, faces severe challenges related to climate change, urban flooding, air pollution, and rising temperatures, all threatening infrastructure, public health, and economic stability. Frequent and severe flooding has displaced residents and damaged roads and drainage systems, with recent water levels reaching as high as 170 centimeters. The rise in private vehicle […]
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Dumangas, a coastal town in Iloilo Province, is facing increasing challenges due to climate change. The town’s 45 barangays are vulnerable to rising sea levels and biodiversity loss, which are not just environmental issues, but also existential threats to the livelihoods of its residents, many of whom rely on fishing and aquaculture. Unsustainable practices, including […]
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The city of Manado, situated in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia, is a vibrant hub for international tourism. Thousands of visitors flock to this provincial capital city with an interest in hiking the lush trails of Bunaken National Park or snorkeling in the colorful coral reefs of the Celebes Sea. However, underneath its picturesque […]
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Website: https://itb.ac.id/ The Bandung Institute of Technology (Institut Teknologi Bandung: ITB), a national research university in Bandung, Indonesia, has a long history of producing influential leaders in science, engineering, politics, business, academia, and culture. As a member of the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (EPIC-N) through the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, […]
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Many African cities are currently struggling to deal with issues such as resource scarcity, waste management, and environmental sustainability[SA1] [SO2] , all of which are likely to be worsened by climate change. EThekwini Municipality, more commonly known as Durban, in South Africa is no different. The population of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is growing rapidly. […]
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Like many other African cities, Lusaka is facing rapid urbanization and various challenges related to inequality, climate change, economic opportunity, and service delivery. The city is faced with limited technical capacity to deliver essential services to all 3.3 million people and with a growth rate of about 5% annually, Lusaka’s Local Authority is unable to […]
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The city of Harare, Zimbabwe has experienced a steady deterioration of environmental conditions. The city’s water has become contaminated with organic pollutants leading to higher nitrate and phosphate levels causing fish deaths. The situation seems to be made worse by water treatment challenges despite large efforts to upgrade the Morton Jeoffre water treatment plant. A […]
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