Sub-Saharan African Sustainable Development - Perrault, Ria; Chinweokwu Ogborogu, Jennifer; Nagar, Rebecca; Cao, Huhua
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Focused on urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, this book deals with current challenges facing Africa's rapidly-growing cities. This book presents three studies conducted by Canadian researchers that explore the socioeconomic and political impacts of climate change, unplanned urban development, and renewable energy in the context of sub-Saharan African cities. This book brings together a wide range of facts and insights related to urbanization and climate change. It is relevant far beyond the study context of sub-Saharan African cities, with takeaways that can inform future research into the…mehr

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Focused on urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, this book deals with current challenges facing Africa's rapidly-growing cities. This book presents three studies conducted by Canadian researchers that explore the socioeconomic and political impacts of climate change, unplanned urban development, and renewable energy in the context of sub-Saharan African cities. This book brings together a wide range of facts and insights related to urbanization and climate change. It is relevant far beyond the study context of sub-Saharan African cities, with takeaways that can inform future research into the urban geographies and political ecologies of the developing world.
Autorenporträt
Ria Perrault holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability with an emphasis on Climate Change and Adaptation from the University of Ottawa and an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Architecture with minors in Political Science and Environmental Ethics from the University of Toronto. She currently works on climate technology at MaRS Discovery District, North America's largest urban innovation hub. Her research interests include climate change adaptation, urban resilience, and nature-based solutions. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada.  Jennifer Chinweokwu Ogborogu holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Economics from Madonna University in Nigeria and a Master of Arts in Globalization and International Development, specializing in Environmental Sustainability, from the University of Ottawa in Canada. She is currently employed in the Wealth Management division of a major financial institution in Canada. Prior to her current role, Jennifer worked as a Research Associate at the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, where she focused her research on public health, economic development, and sustainability. Jennifer resides in Ottawa, Canada, and enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones. Rebecca Nagar (formally Rebecca Purdy) holds a Master of Arts in Globalization and International Development with a Specialization in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Ottawa. Rebecca has worked for the Government of Canada in a variety of roles since 2021. She currently works for the Canada Water Agency as a Policy Analyst for the Western Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives in the Fraser and Mackenzie river basins. Rebecca currently lives in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Huhua Cao is currently a cross-appointed professor between the Department of Geography and the School of International Development & Global Studies at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He specializes in urban studies, particularly on topics related to city, population, mobility and environment, from an international perspective. Professor Cao has directed various national and international transdisciplinary research and training projects. He has also written numerous books, articles, chapters and reports while collaborating with academics, professionals, and politicians all over the world.