Author: Environment and Natural Resources Group and Urban Development Programme
Place: New York
Year: 1992
Pages: 95
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Devleopment
Keyword: Developing Countries, Environmental Degradation, Urban Poor, Urban Environmental Strategy, Sustainable Development, UNDP
Shelf: C9R2
Accession No: B1567
Contents: Foreword Executive Summary 1- Economic Development and the Urban Environment 2- Urban Environmental Issues 3- Policy and Programme Interventions 4- Changing Policy Perspectives: UNDP’S Strategy for the Urban Environment Notes Tables Boxes
Abstract: This report examines the challenges and opportunities of rapid urbanization in developing countries, focusing on its social, economic, and environmental impacts. It addresses key urban issues such as pollution, waste management, and infrastructure strain, while exploring policy interventions aimed at fostering sustainable growth. The report highlights the UNDP’s evolving strategies for sustainable urban development and draws insights from both developing and developed cities, including New York City’s urban resilience initiatives. Through analysis and recommendations, it provides valuable guidance for policymakers and urban planners striving to create sustainable, inclusive cities amidst growing urban populations.