Africa

March 30, 2016

Algiers: Climate Risk and Response

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Algiers is the political, economical, and financial capital of Algeria and is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It benefits from its climate

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Source: http://www.schooljotter.com/showpage.php?id=158173
January 9, 2014

Rabat: Climate Risk and Response

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Rabat is the second largest city and capital of Morocco, and the administrative center of the Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaër Region. The city is divided into five districts,

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Source: Google Earth
January 8, 2014

Nairobi: Climate Risk and Response

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A climate risk analysis (Mehrotra et al., 2009) of Nairobi indicates that drought caused by climate change will exacerbate the water crisis in the city.

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Source: Google Earth
January 7, 2014

Addis Ababa: Climate Risk and Response

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Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, is home to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, as well as the second

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January 2, 2014

Durban: Climate Risk and Response

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Durban, South Africa, is the largest port and city located on the east coast of Africa, with a population of approximately 3.7 million. The city

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Source: Adapted from Environmental Management Department, EThekwini Municipality
May 11, 2013

South Africa’s Gautrain: Infrastructure and Environmental Policy

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On May 8th 2013, emerging sustainable development leaders gathered at Wollman Hall at The New School to discuss urban environmental policy in three urban locations: Brazil (Rio de

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May 9, 2013

Kampala: Climate Change Risk and Response

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On May 7th 2013, emerging sustainable development leaders participating in Professor Shagun Mehrotra’s Climate Change and Cities course gathered in Wollman Hall at The New School

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May 9, 2012

Lagos: Energy Utility Assessment, Reform Mechanisms and Solutions

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Over the next two decades, $40 trillion USD will be invested in bridging the global deficit in environmental infrastructure.   At least half of this investment

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May 9, 2012

Johannesburg: Water Supply Assessment, Reform Mechanisms and Solutions

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Over the next two decades, $40 trillion USD will be invested in bridging the global deficit in environmental infrastructure.   At least half of this investment

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May 9, 2012

Maputo: Water Supply Assessment, Reform Mechanisms and Solutions

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Over the next two decades, $40 trillion USD will be invested in bridging the global deficit in environmental infrastructure.   At least half of this investment

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