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August 15, 2025Journal of Asian and African StudiesOpen Access

Urban Climate Change and the Realities of the Poor: Perceptions, Risks and Responses in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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DNDouglas NyathiJNJoram NdlovuSMStanley Maphosa

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Overview

Qualitative case study explores climate change risks and adaptive strategies among marginalized urban populations, indicating urgent need for integrated solutions.

Key Points

  • Climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities among economically marginalized urban populations, increasing their exposure to risks.
  • Residents face challenges like inadequate infrastructure and limited access to services, leading to poor health outcomes.
  • Multi-methodological approach highlights the adaptive strategies and barriers faced by disadvantaged urban dwellers.
  • Integrated framework required for addressing the interplay of urban poverty and climate change, promoting sustainable livelihoods.

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Nyathi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64772374https://doi.org/10.1177/00219096251352491
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