urban migration

  • The Role of Climate Change in Africa’s Urbanization

    The Role of Climate Change in Africa’s Urbanization

    Globalization and structural changes in African economies are contributing to rapid urbanization—with 50 percent of the population predicted to live in urban areas by 2030, compared to 36 percent in 2010. Simultaneously, climate change is projected to have significant impacts on the African landscape with decreased precipitation, increased aridity, and…

  • Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia

    Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia

    The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes.