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Durban: Challenges and Successes?
While reflecting upon a the article “Environment and Urbanization,” Debra Roberts analyzes the past, present, and future challenges facing the government of Durban. The challenges the city faces are significant, but the question I was left wondering was if the Durban government the way it is, is ready to face the issues specifically facing the city. On page 523 of the issue of environmental policy is specifically addressed, “simultaneous elevation and revision of both the environmental … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change
Understanding leads to action.
By: Emily Bowie ’14 The outcomes of South Africa’s Cities for Climate Protection campaign (CCP) which was initiated in 2000 and ended in 2006 showed great results for both the cities’ development and for climate change mitigation efforts. Benefits of the campaign included a detailed energy and emissions inventory which is useful in gauging where improvements can be made. Through the results of this inventory a buildings energy efficiency pilot project was launched, part of this project … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics
Durban: Where Global Meets Local
Claire Tighe ’13 Durban, South Africa is the host for the 2011 UNFCCC 17th Conference of the Parties. As a large urban center and coastal city, has Durban taken any actions towards mitigation or adaptation to climate change? Debra Roberts addresses this question in her report, “Thinking globally, acting locally – institutionalizing climate change at the local government level in Durban, South Africa.” As of late, “reasonable progress has been made in Durban in mainstreaming climate change … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Politics
Climate Change, Gender Vulnerability and Zimbabwe
Claire Tighe ’13 Some quick thoughts and on the relationship between gendered vulnerability and climate change in Zimbabwe, as stated through the Heinrich Boll Stiftung report entitled, “Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Preparedness in Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Country Report 2010.” Download the report here. In 2010 the German Green Party published the aforementioned document outlining and evaluating the present state of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Zimbabwe. The report claims that current gender inequalities are compounding effects of climate change, “A deliberate and extensive effort is needed to integrate gender issues into Zimbabwe’s response to climate change. Gender disaggregated data on vulnerabilities is needed at both micro and macro levels. The accentuated vulnerability of women to climate change should be acknowledged, researched, and integrated in plannig and strategy building. Policy … Read entire article »
Filed under: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Environmental Politics, Key COP17 Issues
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