Lecture
Urban Environment: Sustainability and Challenges
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This lecture emphasizes the fundamental importance of considering the environment in urban planning, highlighting the impact of urban growth on natural resources, biodiversity, and overall quality of life. The instructor discusses the urgent need to manage resources sustainably, address waste production, and integrate ecosystem services into urban development. The lecture also explores the evolving relationship between urban and rural environments, the role of green spaces in cities, and the concept of ecosystem services. It advocates for a balanced approach to urban planning that preserves nature within city limits, promoting biodiversity, climate regulation, and sustainable resource management.
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African Cities II
Le cours prolonge les connaissances de base acquises en planification urbaine à travers ses dimensions techniques, environnementale et sociale. Il fait suite au cours « Villes africaines : introductio
African Cities II
Le cours prolonge les connaissances de base acquises en planification urbaine à travers ses dimensions techniques, environnementale et sociale. Il fait suite au cours « Villes africaines : introductio
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