Land-use management system as a tool towards achieving low-carbon cities in South Africa

Authors

  • Verna Nel University of the Free State, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/trp.v58i0.434

Keywords:

land-use management system, low-carbon cities, South Africa

Abstract

The scientific community has to a large extent accepted that climate change is no longer a vague threat but a growing reality attributed to the build-up of greenhouse gas emissions. As urban areas are responsible for a substantial component, these emissions, reducing carbon emissions from cities, can make a significant difference in reducing global emissions. This article examines the nature and extent of greenhouse gas emissions in  South Africa, and explores the contribution that spatial planning, land development and regulatory aspects of the land-use management system can make towards achieving lower carbon cities.

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Published

2011-11-30

How to Cite

Nel, V. (2011) “Land-use management system as a tool towards achieving low-carbon cities in South Africa”, Town and Regional Planning, 58, pp. 1–5. doi: 10.38140/trp.v58i0.434.

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Review articles