They include negative aspects like the loss of natural habitats, biodiversity and fertile soils, climate impacts, waste, pollution, crime, social conflicts or transportation and traffic problems, ...

As cities grow, they help entire regions and even countries to become more prosperous and productive. However, the rapid pace and scale of urbanization is also bringing significant challenges. Cities ...

We are the largest group of experts on the social, political and environmental aspects of global urban change at LSE. Our research is based on long-term research in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America ...

They include negative aspects like the loss of natural habitats, biodiversity and fertile soils, climate impacts, waste, pollution, crime, social conflicts or transportation and traffic problems, ...

The Global Urban Futures graduate minor is offered through the Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs in the Schools of Public Engagement. Students enrolled in this graduate minor will be ...

Yet, as the global population grows and urbanization accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the very structures that have supported human progress are being tested. Today, cities and towns stand at ...

Thomas Elmqvist has a long history of research on several dimensions of global urbanization processes, including analysing linkages between sustainable urbanization, resilience and transformations.

This course prepares students to invest in, advise, or lead organizations in the context of increasing pressures of global urbanization, resource scarcity, and perils relating to climate change. The ...