Social-Ecological Transformation in Cities in Asia
ISSUES
What issues is Asia facing?
SHAPING THE CITIES OF TOMORROW
Asia’s challenges in social-ecological transformation are unique to each city. No part of the city is too small to focus on, even down to sections of a river or a landslide-prone slope on a hill. The urban problems of the 21st century are starkest in Asia. Today’s global development and climate targets call for social-ecological transformation in Asia. Why? As dense settlements of human and economic activity, Asia’s cities face unique challenges and opportunities.
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Introduction to social-ecological transformation
Reimagining the city: Core areas of social-ecological transformation
It looks at four key areas: Transport and Housing; Inequality; People-centered urban planning; Urban energy
IMPACTS
Tap on a city to start exploring
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MODELS
Introduction to Models
For all the promise of social-ecological transformation, it still faces many challenges in Asia.
Involving citizens in governance at all levels demands much time and money. Feedback can take months or years, and implementing structural change can be extremely challenging. It also needs public trust, open communication channels, and open access to quality data.
But we’ve come a long way
STORIES
Introduction to Stories