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… However, the pace of commerce in the city can’t mask the reality of poverty, with over 72% of the population living on less than $2 a day.  … informal settlements, known as katchi abadis . These communities are marginalised and vulnerable to forced evictions, as part of urban 'upgrading' efforts, contributing to the increasing divide between …

… time, up to two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions come from urban areas. Heard it all before?  That’s because these statistics are … global climate funds is intended to benefit urban residents living in poverty. This leads us to another straightforward conclusion: integrated … by prioritising investment to reduce climate risk for low-income and marginalised residents and targeting informal settlements”. Any …

… the evolution of cities in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Urban areas need COVID-19 recovery plans that can respond to the ongoing impacts of the virus, tackle the urban poverty and inequalities that deepen the impact of the pandemic and … people living in informal settlements, displaced people  and other marginalised groups have been disproportionately affected. The initial …

… in Africa and Asia, its ideas are being take up in disadvantaged and marginalised neighbourhoods in the global North. For the last three … fellow David Satterthwaite, examining different aspects of global urban change. What has been achieved so far? Community Savers groups … supporting their communities throughout the pandemic, developing poverty reduction projects and innovations. They developed new visions …

… positive change. The third episode looks at our work on inclusive urban futures. It features David Satterthwaite , who spearheaded IIED’s work on urban poverty. He is joined by senior researcher Anna Walnycki . The recording … on a project exploring the pro-poor planning of climate resilience in marginalised neighbourhoods, so we know the will to have these …