case studies Flashcards
(14 cards)
How do they deal with food in a named developed country?
problem: 1.9 million in London regularly struggled to access food during COVID-19. 32% are registered for FSMs (national average 29%)
potential solutions:
- 18 London councils have provided resources including small grants for community growing projects
- 9 councils now invest in a ‘Meals on Wheels’ service, benefitting the less abled
- Many schools + business set up food banks
how do they deal with energy in a named developed country?
problem: in london, approx. 11.5% live in fuel poverty. Additionally, London’s 3.35 million homes account for 36% of its CO2 emissions from 2016
potential solutions:
- the RE:NEW programme helps with energy efficiency by insulating roofspaces etc.
- Islington council run the Seasonal Health Intervention Network (SHINE) which is a fuel poverty referral network that provides advice and discount packages
how do they deal with transport in a named developed country?
problem: air pollution causes 1000s of Londoners to die prematurely and increases risk of developing asthma, cancer and lung disease
potential solutions:
- sadiq kahn introduced ULEZ which has decreased toxic Nitrogen Oxide pollution by almost 50%
- congestion charge which is a tax to combat traffic in central london
how do they deal with waste in a named developed country?
problems: only 41% of 7 million tonnes of waste is recycled 51% of households have food waste caddies. Landfill capacity set to run out by 2026
potential solutions:
- mayor wants to move towards a low carbon circular economy where waste remains can be used to create low carbon energy
- stricter rules for businesses (e.g. 10p bag charge, discounts in cafes for reusable cups)
how do they deal with housing in a named developed country?
problem: only top 25% of earners could afford to rent. 1/3 say housing is their biggest concern
potential solutions:
- regenerating brownfield sites
- mayor wants to protect existing housing
how do they deal with urban pollution in a named developing country?
problem: it is estimated that at least 30,000 people die every year in Lagos due to pollution
potential solutions:
- WeCyclers created a business model where locals are paid to turn in their trash. The aim is to create a circular economy where single use plastics turn from waste to wealth
- the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme encourages the use of public transport which is more efficient
how do they deal with urban population in a named developing country?
problem: in overcrowded areas, basic services such as water, sanitation and education are scarce
potential solutions:
- Unicef are trying to vaccinate as many children as possible in Lagos
- New Globe acts as partner with the EkoExcel programme which covers more than 1000 public schools, 14,000 teachers and 500,000 pupils
- EkoExcel lays out a specific curriculum to improve the education system
how do they deal with informal settlements in a named developing country?
problem: large population built on Lagos’s waterfront in self-constructed houses with no running water, poor education access etc.
potential solutions:
- EkoAtlantic which is a new residential and business development built on drained land from the Atlantic
- Lagos Metropolitan Development and Governance Project which is run by the government with $200 million from World Bank (2006) to increase sustainable access to basic urban services through investments
how do they deal with unemployment and the informal economy in a named developing country?
problem: informal economy can be really harmful to those in it (no regular hours, unstable wages etc, no sick days)
potential solutions:
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging national statistics agencies to gather information about the informal economy to help with the formulation of new policy and to gather reliable data for economic planning
- the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) provides any economically active women who sign up with training modules which are designed to help them improve their financial literacy, knowledge about budgeting and saving
how many died in the immediate effects of the Haiti earthquake?
over 300,000
Employment stats in Blackpool and Hart
BLACKPOOL
- 3.6% unemployed
- 29.5% in poverty
HART
- 2.9% unemployment
- 10% in poverty
housing stats in Blackpool and Hart
BLACKPOOL
- 90% owner occupied
- £157,000 average house price
HART
- 60.5% owner occupied
- £485,000 average house price
health stats in blackpool and hart
- 73 year life expectancy
- 84 year life expectancy
- in blackpool over 25% have limiting long term illnesses and disabilities
- in hart only 16% have limiting long term illnesses and disabilities
education stats in blackpool and hart
BLACKPOOL
- 19% have a degree
- average attainment 8 score per pupil is 35%
HART
- average attainment 8 score per pupil is 56%
