This book examines how economic resilience and sustainable development can be achieved within Southern African cities through the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into urban planning. It combats the challenges poised by rapid urbanisation, something that it exacerbated by climate change and weak infrastructure, through economic policy and practice that addresses the unique social, political, and environmental conditions found within the region. Evidence-based and empirical case studies are presented to highlight real-world successes and offer tangible solutions. Particular focus is given to land management within developing cities, infrastructure planning for resilience, climate change adaptation, institutional development, and community engagement.

This book presents a multidisciplinary framework to navigate Southern African cities through uncertainty and towards sustainable development. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in development, African studies, and urban economics.

Autorentext

Fortune Mangara is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Durban University of Technology.

Nirmala Dorasamy is a Professor at the Durban University of Technology.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Planning in Southern Africa.- 2. Theoretical Foundations of Urban Resilience and Sustainable Development.- 3. Historical Context: Urban Growth and Disaster Risks in Southern Africa.- 4. Disaster Risk Reduction in Urban Planning: Global Practices and Lessons.- 5. Land Use Management and DRR in Southern African Cities.- 6. Infrastructure Planning for Resilience: Challenges and Opportunities.- 7. Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.- 8. Governance and Institutional Frameworks for DRR.- 9. Policy Integration: Linking Urban Planning and DRR Strategies.- 10. Community-Based Approaches to Urban Resilience.- 11. Case Studies: Urban Planning and DRR in Southern African Cities.- 12. Conclusion: Pathways to Sustainable and Resilient Urban Futures in Southern Africa.