Urban Resilience
latest news & developments
Oxford study finds world’s highest heat-risk cities concentrated in Asia and Africa
Heat risk is about more than temperature. A new Oxford study of 205 cities found that poverty, limited infrastructure and lack of access to cooling are key factors driving urban…
‘Atlas of Uncertainty’ reimagines the African city through art and flux
A sprawling exhibition at the Origins Centre challenges colonial narratives and reframes African cities as spaces of resilience, creativity and constant transformation
Investing in urban nature pays off
The Jukskei River catchment project highlights how green infrastructure can cut flood damage, manage invasive species and improve urban health
Cities will feel the heat from climate change
South Africa’s urban areas are urban heat islands and heat waves will intensify the distress