Makoko’s waterfront stilt settlements were razed with little warning amid government claims that the move was essential for sanitation and security

Now on Urban Studies blog, Yihao Wu discusses: When cities grow informally: New research sheds light on urban villages governance in China

🌊 When floods hit Wanjira Mathai’s hometown in Kenya last year, the poorest communities suffered most. “The lesson is clear,” she writes: “National governments need to partner with cities to address the world’s housing and climate crises simultaneously.” Now, Kenya is working with local counties through #CHAMP to develop and implement its latest climate plan, which prioritizes flood control in #InformalSettlements. The momentum is building: 77 countries have joined CHAMP 🤝, promising a greater role for partnership between national and local governments. As countries commit to new NDCs at #COP30, they should set specific targets and resources for upgrading informal settlements to build more equitable and resilient #cities. Read the full op-ed here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oVauQ8

Planning policies reflect a deep disdain for the poor, prioritizing elite aesthetics over social equity.

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