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1. link.springer.com › article › 10Climate change, urban vulnerabilities and adaptation in ...

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Rapid urbanization, characterized by the migration of individuals from rural areas to urban slums in Africa exacerbates their susceptibility to climate shocks. Consequently, evidence indicates that governments in cities like Lagos and Accra frequently undertake the demolition of unauthorized settlements, particularly informal settlements ...

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   2 days ago · In Sub-Saharan Africa, rapid urbanization and ambitious development projects often herald promises of progress and prosperity. However, beneath the surface of these seemingly positive transformations lie the stark realities of internal displacements, as communities are uprooted from their homes and livelihoods.

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   Interactions between climate change and urbanization will ... - Nature

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4. www.undrr.org › media › 47174Highlights: Africa Regional Assessment Report 2020

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   5 days ago · African countries are undergoing rapid urbanization: the urban population in Africa increased sixteen-fold from 33 million people in 1950 to 548 million people in 2018 and is projected to increase by 50 per cent (824 million) by 2030 and to triple (1,489 million) by 2050.

5. au.int › 20240904 › save-date-1st-africa-urban-forumSAVE THE DATE The 1st AFRICA URBAN FORUM | African Union

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   What: The 1 st Africa Urban Forum. Theme: “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation – Agenda 2063”. When: 4- 6 September 2024. Where: Adwa Victory Memorial Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Time: 09:00. am. – 5: 00.pm. EAT. Who: The Forum will be organized by the African Union Commission Department of Political Affairs, Peace and ...

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7. www.nature.com › articles › s41558/024/01996-2Interactions between climate change and urbanization will ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Climate change and urbanization are two of the most important human impacts on the planet 1,2.The global climate has warmed 1.2 °C during the past 120 years and could warm another 4 °C by 2100 1

8. journals.co.za › doi › 10Bibliometric analysis on African Urbanization studies ...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The process of urbanization in Africa is receiving global attention and is subject to comprehensive scientific research due to the wide socioeconomic influence of this continent. Adopting specific search terms and strategies, this paper conducts a statistical analysis of the research articles addressing African urbanization (n = 2046) from the ...