As part of a major step towards sustainable land management and the fight against climate change, Conservation International (CI) and partners have concluded a national validation workshop aimed at ...

Mitigation strategies To effectively mitigate the impact of flash floods in Namibia, a multi-faceted approach is necessary: 1.Improved urban planning: Implementing flood-conscious land-use ...

We needed a new approach at all levels in the Islamic world: governments, corporations, and non-governmental organisations [NGOs ... that is urban planning. For example, at Bagh-i Babur [Babur ...

However, data collected about displaced people is often driven by tools designed for use ... NGOs and local government representatives to discuss the findings from the research and how to respond to ...

Farmland area showed an increasing trend, while bare land decreased. Key drivers of urban growth identified include religious activities ... with land use changes in Iwo requires comprehensive and ...

The Bulletin talks to Kevin Lomba, Founder and Director of the ECOVIDA Project to demonstrate permaculture and alternative ways of living and consuming on the island.. "We can’t continue with ‘use and ...

As part of the support activities ... political context of planning and land use management. This module offers a first introduction to the principles of design in the built environment, including the ...

UNECE promotes the use of ICTs in city planning and service provision, helping to capitalize on the potential of connectivity for sustainable urban development ... governments to involve citizens, non ...

KAZA’s ultimate success depends on the commitment of these communities to sustainably use and manage their natural resources. This can only be achieved if they are active and equal participants in ...

Hyderabad-based healthcare NGO Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) has deployed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered health application at the primary healthcare level in urban slums. The initiative ...

The move could prevent external groups, such as NGOs and activist organisations from appealing planning decisions made on public land. The proposed change has been criticised as unnecessary and ...