case studies 👅 Flashcards
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Urban challenges in a named developed country
London, england
Why has London’s food supply become increasingly insecure
- climate change / drought - 8/10 top 10 countries uk imports food from are drought prone so the supply is insecure
- fuel prices - many households cut back on food shopping, increasing no of ppl going hungry
- Brexit (eu trading bloc)- shortage of European workers in uk reducing agricultural workforce and increase food prices to import
- population increase- providing enough high quality, affordable food for the growing population is a big challenge
Why are Londons buildings so energy inefficient
-lack of insulation
- historical old buildings
-single glazed windows
- high % of rental property- landlords less inclined to update / improve their housing stock
What three sectors are londons government targeting to improve sustainable urban living
Waste, transport, housing
How is London government aiming to reduce the amount of waste
- supporting programmes across london to increase access to free drinking water and decrease the use of single use plastic bottles
- reduction and recycling plans - introduced to minimize waste and boost recycling
Circular economy- reuse and regenerate materials / products
How is the London government aiming to make transport more sustainable
- elizabeth line- hoped to reduce traffic congestion as it links the capitals major commercial and business districts
- cycle superhighway - dedicated cycle path designed to facilitate high volume, long distance cycling for transporters
How is the london government aiming to make housing more sustainable
- green roofs - over 11 hectares of green roofs in London
- old systems of heating, cooling, and powering buildings replaced by cleaner, local renewable energy. Londoners will spend less on energy and use less overall thru better insulation efficient boilers and heating systems
Urban challenges in a named developing country
Lagos, nigeria
What are the three main urban challenges in lagos
Squatter settlements, informal economy, urban pollution and low quality of life
Squatter settlements lagos
Many people live in overcrowded areas of small, poorly built structures made of wood, metal sheets and other temporary materials such as makako with an estimated population of 1/4 million
Informal economy lagos
- 90% of jobs are in the informal sector ie street vending eg ollusun is a huge land fill site where many handpick rubbish to sell for a living
- jobs are untaxed dangerous and insecure with no health and safety regulations
Urban pollution lagos
- sewage seeps into the ground from leaking pit latrines, polluting water sources
- the average Lagosian spends 3 hours a day in traffic, this congestion releases extortionate amounts of pollutants into the atmosphere
Low quality of life lagos
- only 10% of lagosians have access to safe piped water
- due to this, cases of water borne diseases eg cholera is high
- food transport and utility costs increase due to inflation
Sustainable living in a developing country
Curitiba, brazil
How does curitiba promote sustainable living
- green exchange program - community of squatter settlements
- bus rapid transit system - local goveernment
- green space - local government
- accessible education - community
What is the green exchange program - Curitiba
To battle waste management curitiba has put in place a green exchange program where low income citizens trade recyclable waste for fresh produce
What is the bus rapid transit system - curitiba
Curitiba has a rapid bus transit system which uses designated bus lanes to reduce congestion, air pollution and improves their quality of life through the cleaner air
How has curitiba used green spaces
- since 1970s curitiba has planted 1.5million trees
-to maintain the fields the city uses sheep rather than mechanical means, saving money while providing manure for farmers and wool
How has curitiba used accessible education
- free university for the environment empowers the community teaching them about sustainability, encouraging a culture of pride around sustainability , as-well as providing knowledge which helps maintain a city’s greenness
Short term and long term impacts of one volcano
White island, new zealand
What are the short term social economic and environmental impacts of the white island eruption
Social - 23 dead 25 injured
Economic - immediate loss of tourism income- tours to white island stopped
Environmental - ash and volcanic gasses released into atmosphere, affecting local air quality
Long term social impacts of white island erruption
Ongoing legal investigations and court cases regarding tour operator liability
Long term economic impacts of the white island erruption
Long term decline in volcano tourism to white island as it remains closed to the public
Long term environmental impacts of the white island erruption
The islands volcanic landscape was altered by the eruption, though minimal broader environmental damage as it is an uninhabited active volcano
