The body of scientific literature on slum mapping employing remote sensing methods has
increased since the availability of more very-high-resolution (VHR) sensors. This improves …

Background The increase in solid waste generated per capita in Africa has not been
accompanied by a commensurate growth in the capacity and funding to manage it. It is …

Engagement with nature is an important part of many people's lives, and the health and
wellbeing benefits of nature–based activities are becoming increasingly recognised across …

In recent years, the United Kingdom has become a more and more divided society with
inequality between the regions as marked as it has ever been. In a landmark analysis of the …

Climate change is acknowledged as the largest threat to our societies in the coming
decades, potentially affecting large and diverse groups of urban residents in this century of …

Sustainability Principles and Practice gives an accessible and comprehensive overview of
the interdisciplinary field of sustainability. The focus is on furnishing solutions and equipping …

The Kathmandu Valley of Nepal epitomizes the growing urbanization trend spreading
across the Himalayan foothills. This metropolitan valley has experienced a significant …

Poverty is widely understood to be a key factor that increases the propensity for individuals
and households to be harmed by climatic shocks and stresses. This review explores recent …

Background It is generally assumed that urban slum residents have worse health status
when compared with other urban populations, but better health status than their rural …

It is argued that the smart cities model promise solutions to fuel sustainable development
and a high quality of life with a wise management of natural resources, through participatory …