The effects of climate change on informal settlements

Authors

  • Nokwenama James Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/trp.v82i.6616

Abstract

Informal settlements have played a significant role in providing the urban poor with access to shelter and close proximity to the economic opportunities in the large urban centres. However, most of the climate-vulnerable communities live in informal settlements. The impacts of climate change have been particularly devastating, and further exacerbate the existing inequalities and lower socio-economic conditions. This commentary, submitted to the Special Edition on ‘Re-imaginaries of just, equitable and efficient future human settlements’, provides an overview of the effects of climate change, particularly in informal settlements

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Published

2023-06-20

How to Cite

James, N. (2023) “The effects of climate change on informal settlements ”, Town and Regional Planning, 82, pp. 1-3. doi: 10.38140/trp.v82i.6616.

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Commentary