Heat stress: adaptation measures in South African informal settlements
Globally extreme weather events are experienced most acutely in cities. While formal settlements can respond to such events, informal settlements are often vulnerable and ill-prepared. Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly urbanising with informal settlements that require effective climate change adaptation...
Main Author: | Jan Marais Hugo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2023-01-01
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Series: | Buildings & Cities |
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Online Access: | https://journal-buildingscities.org/articles/269 |
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