Climate and Sustainability Agenda for Future Cities in Kenya

Episode 4 of the Series focussing on urban governance and how to get it right in managing urban growth in towns and cities in Kenya. Show guest: Grace Kamweru is a Landscape Architect, Environmental Planner & Assistant Lecturer at The Technical University of Kenya. Listen or watch to understand:

• The status of climate change and associated crises in this post-pandemic era at the City level.
• How the pandemic has affected the gains and transition to the Sustainable Development Goals.
• The impact of climate action plans in Kenya and key successes to date.
• How the growth by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is no longer sustainable for countries.
• The Circular Economy as the ultimate opportunity of our time for completing the picture in addressing climate change, besides shifting to renewable energy.
• The water crisis in Nairobi and the role of water urbanism in addressing climate change in the cities and their urban countrysides.
• How cities can achieve sustainable settlements through provision of affordable housing to all socio-economic groups in the cities.
• Main challenges to addressing climate change: The main drivers, barriers and possible enablers to shift to a more sustainable future in cities. 

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