Green Hills, Blue Cities - an Ecosystems Approach to Water Resources Management for African Cities
The report examines the challenges and solutions for water resources management in African cities, focusing on the nexus between urbanization, water, and ecosystems.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
United Nations Environment Programme |
| Authors: | R.k. Formo, C. Nellemann, F. Li, Mafuta, C. |
| Geographic focus: | Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing urban growth, water supply and sanitation services, and the health of urban ecosystems. It included reviewing policies, regulations, and initiatives supporting sustainable urban water management and examining case studies from various African cities.
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Key Insights
Urbanization in Africa is outpacing the provision of essential services like clean water and sanitation. This report explores the interplay between urban growth, water management, and ecosystem health, highlighting the need for sustainable and integrated approaches to meet the increasing demand for water and sanitation services in African cities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | English publication language | agriculture | case studies | cities | ecosystem health | ecosystems | forecasting | integrated approaches | policy interventions | pollution | sanitation | sanitation services | sustainability | urban | urbanization | wastewater treatment | water | water demand | water resources management | water supply