Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Urban sprawl and the changing socioecological systems in peri-urban Ghana
The growth of African cities is characterised by sprawl, significantly impacting social, economic and environmental systems. The change in land use due to urban sprawl often dispossesses farmers in peri-urban communities, resulting in income loss. Focusing on social and ecological changes in peri-urban communities of Ghana, this paper sheds light on land use and land cover change stemming from urban sprawl. It is argued that land governance systems that shape resource access in peri-urban areas have been transformed with farming being the most impacted. Emerging livelihoods like sand winning further compounds a precarious situation. Women and youth are the most affected, with limited options for alternative occupations and uncertain futures. It is thus imperative that policy interventions prioritise sustainable land governance and urban planning, taking into account the needs and vulnerabilities of peri-urban communities, particularly women and youth.
Urban sprawl and the changing socioecological systems in peri-urban Ghana
The growth of African cities is characterised by sprawl, significantly impacting social, economic and environmental systems. The change in land use due to urban sprawl often dispossesses farmers in peri-urban communities, resulting in income loss. Focusing on social and ecological changes in peri-urban communities of Ghana, this paper sheds light on land use and land cover change stemming from urban sprawl. It is argued that land governance systems that shape resource access in peri-urban areas have been transformed with farming being the most impacted. Emerging livelihoods like sand winning further compounds a precarious situation. Women and youth are the most affected, with limited options for alternative occupations and uncertain futures. It is thus imperative that policy interventions prioritise sustainable land governance and urban planning, taking into account the needs and vulnerabilities of peri-urban communities, particularly women and youth.
Urban sprawl and the changing socioecological systems in peri-urban Ghana
Ofoli, Arnold Laryea (Autor:in) / Ablo, Austin Dziwornu (Autor:in) / Wrigley-Asante, Charlotte (Autor:in)
Local Environment ; 29 ; 1402-1420
02.10.2024
19 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Urban sprawl , livelihoods , land use , gender , Ghana
Urban sprawl and agricultural livelihood response in peri-urban Ghana
| Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2020
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