Sustainable urbanization policies and strategies are posited as a major tool by which to
achieve the sustainable development of growing towns and cities. A major challenge for …

Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are often cited as being the most vulnerable to the future
impacts of a changing climate. Furthermore, being located in the 'Pacific Rim of Fire', PICs …

This paper explores the nexus between order and informality by focusing on the rules by
which the physical form and structure evolve and is shaped in informal settlements. Central …

Islands that support numerous biodiversity are subject to increasing anthropogenic
disturbance with the ever-growing coastal urbanization especially in developing countries. It …

The term 'resilience'has gained popular currency among aid agencies, donors, and regional,
national and local governments as an approach to responding better to shocks and stresses …

Pacific Island states occupy the top categories in the World Risk Index for natural hazards,
with Vanuatu consistently at the Number One spot. For some low-lying island states climate …

The idea of relocation as a transformative disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and
development strategy follows the assumption that relocation reduces the vulnerability of …

Most Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) have experienced urban population
growth for some time although the rates vary across the region. The drivers have traditionally …

Central to managing urban growth in the new millennium is understanding the role and
nature of the resilience shown by residents and communities in growing towns and cities …

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las estrategias de los procesos de regeneración
urbana para la transformación integral y sustentable de los territorios con asentamientos …