The history, geography, and sociology of slums and the health problems of people who live in slums
Massive slums have become major features of cities in many low-income and middle-
income countries. Here, in the first in a Series of two papers, we discuss why slums are …
income countries. Here, in the first in a Series of two papers, we discuss why slums are …
[HTML][HTML] “Domains of deprivation framework” for mapping slums, informal settlements, and other deprived areas in LMICs to improve urban planning and policy: A …
A Abascal, N Rothwell, A Shonowo… - … , environment and urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
The majority of urban inhabitants in low-and middle-income country (LMIC) cities live in
deprived urban areas. However, policy efforts and the monitoring of global goals and …
deprived urban areas. However, policy efforts and the monitoring of global goals and …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
Slum health: arresting COVID-19 and improving well-being in urban informal settlements
The informal settlements of the Global South are the least prepared for the pandemic of
COVID-19 since basic needs such as water, toilets, sewers, drainage, waste collection, and …
COVID-19 since basic needs such as water, toilets, sewers, drainage, waste collection, and …
Building resilience to climate change in informal settlements
Approximately 1 billion people currently live in informal settlements, primarily in urban areas
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …
Inserting rights and justice into urban resilience: A focus on everyday risk
G Ziervogel, M Pelling, A Cartwright… - Environment and …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Resilience building has become a growing policy agenda, particularly for urban risk
management. While much of the resilience agenda has been shaped by policies and …
management. While much of the resilience agenda has been shaped by policies and …
Impact of land use/land cover changes on water quality and human health in district Peshawar Pakistan
The quality and quantity of groundwater resources are affected by landuse/landcover
(LULC) dynamics, particularly the increasing urbanization coupled with high household …
(LULC) dynamics, particularly the increasing urbanization coupled with high household …
[HTML][HTML] Review of drivers and barriers of water and sanitation policies for urban informal settlements in low-income and middle-income countries
SS Sinharoy, R Pittluck, T Clasen - Utilities policy, 2019 - Elsevier
This study examined drivers and barriers of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) policies
in urban informal settlements in low and middle-income countries. We conducted a search of …
in urban informal settlements in low and middle-income countries. We conducted a search of …
COVID-19: How do you self-isolate in a refugee camp?
E Raju, S Ayeb-Karlsson - International Journal of Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Over the last few months, we have seen how COVID-19 crossed administrative and national
boundaries at the speed of fire—leaving nobody untouched. We believe that lessons …
boundaries at the speed of fire—leaving nobody untouched. We believe that lessons …
Trapped in the prison of the mind: Notions of climate-induced (im) mobility decision-making and wellbeing from an urban informal settlement in Bangladesh
Abstract The concept of Trapped Populations has until date mainly referred to people
'trapped'in environmentally high-risk rural areas due to economic constraints. This article …
'trapped'in environmentally high-risk rural areas due to economic constraints. This article …