Resilience of Informal Areas in Megacities - Magnitude, Challenges, and Policies: Strategic Environmental Assessment and Upgrading Guidelines to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

This book explores the socio-economic and sustainability challenges of megacities dealing with informal areas and settlements, particularly in the context of climate change. It utilizes strategic environmental assessment to develop guidelines for improving the quality of life for slum dwellers. It also provides recent statistics and mapping of informal areas worldwide and assesses models for energy demands and emissions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 327 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate socio-economic and sustainability challenges posed by the rapid growth of informal areas and settlements, commonly known as slums, particularly in the context of climate change impacts and risks. The authors undertake a global examination of informal urban areas, focusing on developing countries, employing strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as a powerful tool to address the sequential upgrading steps required for slums and shanty towns. Through the application of sustainability indicators, the book aims to strike a balance and enhance the quality of life for slum dwellers, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coverage spans recent statistics and mapping of informal areas across the globe, providing valuable insights into their spatial distribution. The book also assesses the energy demands and consequential emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) and air pollution from slums, comparing and evaluating the models developed by the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and Sir Norman Foster. Additionally, the book explores and assesses three models of the Masperos Triangle, shedding light on their potential contributions to sustainable urban development.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for a diverse range of researchers, students, policymakers, governments, and professionals engaged in energy, climate change, urban environments, and sustainable urban development. It provides a wealth of information and insights that will be of great value to research centers, academicians, and anyone seeking to understand and address the complex challenges facing megacities in the 21st century.

Weight: 569g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030877965
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021