DOCSLIB.ORG

Biodiversity Strategy Planning in a Sustainable Development Context

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Biodiversity Strategy Planning in a Sustainable Development Context BiodiversityBiodiversity StrategyStrategy PlanningPlanning inin aa SustainableSustainable DevelopmentDevelopment ContextContext • PLANNING GUIDE • BIODIVERSITY PLANNING MATRIX • NATIONAL CASE STUDIES • SYNERGY BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS UNEP Forthcoming Biodiversity Strategy Planning in a Sustainable Development Context Jacques Prescott Benoît Gauthier Jonas Nagahuedi Mbongu Sodi Institut de l’énergie et de l’environnement de la Francophonie (IEPF) Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) September 2000 PRODUCTION TEAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Authors: Jacques Prescott, M. Sc. The publication of this paper was made possible by Direction du patrimoine écologique the financial assistance of the United Nations et du développement durable Development Programme’s Biodiversity Planning Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec Support Programme, United Nations Environment Benoît Gauthier, Ph. D. Programme’s, the Institut de l’énergie et de l’envi- Direction du patrimoine écologique ronnement de la Francophonie and the Ministère de et du développement durable l’Environnement du Québec. The authors wish to Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec thank all those who have contributed to the deve- Jonas Nagahuedi Mbongu Sodi, Ph. D. lopment of this document with their comments and Coordinator of the Convention suggestions with a special consideration for the on Biological Diversity national planning teams that have used the proposed Democratic Republic of Congo methodology in their biodiversity planning exercises. CITES Assistant Coordinator for Africa Reading Committee: G. Ken Creighton Biodiversity Planning Support Programme United Nations Development Programme David Duthie Biodiversity Planning Support Programme United Nations Environment Programme Léopold Gaudreau Direction du patrimoine écologique et du développement durable Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec Jeffrey McNeely The World Conservation Union (IUCN) Kenton Miller World Resources Institute Ibrahim Thiaw Citation: Prescott J., Gauthier B. and J. Nagahuedi The World Conservation Union (IUCN) Mbongu Sodi, 2000, Biodiversity Strategy Regional Office for West Africa Planning in a Sustainable Development Editorial Assistance: Gaétane Tardif, Context, Institut de l’énergie et de Environmental Consultant l’environnement de la Francophonie (IEPF), Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec, Translation: Barbara Pattison, Traduction Tandem United Nations Development Programme Design: Communications Science-Impact (UNDP), United Nations Environment Photographies: Jacques Prescott, unless otherwise Programme, Québec, Canada. mention Disponible aussi en français Printed in Canada FOREWORD n a global scale, loss of biodiversity is recogni- also been used in one of Quebec’s administrative zed as one of the most critical environmental regions (Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean), the Democratic Oproblems facing mankind. In ratifying the United Republic of Congo, the Republic of Niger, the Islamic Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, 176 Republic of Mauritania, the Republic of Djibouti and nations have, to date, agreed to contribute to inter- the Sultanate of Oman. national efforts directed at the conservation of bio- diversity, the sustainable use of biological resources The promotion of the biodiversity planning matrix and the equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of developed in Quebec was the subject of a recom- the utilization of genetic resources, conditions regar- mendation made in workshops at the Fourteenth ded as key to sustainable development. Global Biodiversity Forum (Prescott and Gauthier, 1999a). The framework was also presented at the One of the commitments undertaken by parties to Fourth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific, the Convention on Biological Diversity is the prepa- Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) in ration of a biodiversity strategy and action plan. Montreal (Canada) in June 1999 with a view to According to the United Nations Development improving the integration of biodiversity into secto- Programme (UNDP), many countries encounter pro- ral planning exercises. Experience has also showed blems in implementing the multisectoral planning that the use of this matrix can facilitate the inte- approach recommended by the Convention on grated implementation of biodiversity related Biological Diversity. In 1998, a study conducted by conventions. the Secretariat of the Convention also showed that methodological resources to facilitate work with the new, complex and multisectoral nature of biodiver- sity planning were inadequate (UNEP/CBD/COP/4/11). The present publication proposes the use of a frame- work developed in Cadre de référence théorique pour le développement durable et la biodiversité au Québec* (Gauthier 1995, 1998). This framework is a simple, effective tool intended for managers, planners, coor- dinators, national focal points and experts involved in the preparation and implementation of national bio- diversity strategies and action plans. It was used as a foundation for the preparation of a multisectoral stra- tegy and action plan in Quebec in 1996. These plan- ning documents, the implementation of which has, to date,been the subject of four annual reports, have led to the mobilization of numerous ministries, agencies and non-governmental organizations in Quebec wor- king in the field of biodiversity. The framework has 1. [Theoretical framework for sustainable development and biodiversity in Quebec]; available in French only. 3 CONTENTS The Convention on Biological Diversity, Theme 9: Atmospheric a Sustainable Development Lever................................7 and Aquatic Basins...........................36 Theme 10: Territories under The Challenge of Implementing Special Jurisdiction ..........................38 the Convention on Biological Diversity .....................9 Theme 11: Environmental and Civil Emergencies .....................39 The Sustainable Development Theme 12: Eco-civism ...........................................41 and Biodiversity Planning Matrix ...............................11 Theme 13: Societal Values...................................43 General Presentation and Use Theme 14: Quality of Life....................................45 of the Planning Matrix..................................................11 Theme 15: Spiritual and Religious Values......46 The Biodiversity Planning Matrix: Planning Biodiversity Strategies An Overview.....................................................................15 and Action Plans: Case Studies....................................49 Integrating the Various Thematic Areas of the Quebec ..............................................................................49 Convention on Biological Diversity into the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean ........................................51 Planning Matrix..............................................................18 Democratic Republic of Congo.................................53 Detailed Presentation and Examples Republic of Niger ..........................................................55 of the Use of Planning Matrix Themes.....................19 Islamic Republic of Mauritania................................57 Theme 1: Energy Resources...............................21 Republic of Djibouti.....................................................59 Theme 2: Conservation of Natural Resources .......................22 Sultanate of Oman .......................................................61 Theme 3: Development Synergy Between of Wildlife Resources.......................25 Biodiversity-Related Conventions..............................63 Theme 4: Development of Forest Resources ..........................26 Conclusion.................................................................................69 Theme 5: Development Bibliography ..............................................................................70 of Agricultural Resources...............28 Theme 6: Development of Mineral Resources.......................30 Theme 7: Industrial Development of Technology and Services...........32 Theme 8: Development of the Urban and Rural Environment...................34 5 THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LEVER iological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the The three objectives of the Convention on Biological variety of species and ecosystems on Earth and Diversity call to mind the three dimensions of sus- Bthe processes of which they are part. It is made tainable development (the environmental dimension up of three components: species diversity, ecosystem – maintain environmental integrity, the economic diversity and genetic diversity. dimension – improve economic efficiency, and the social dimension – develop social equity), making the Biodiversity supports human societies on ecological, Convention a real lever for the implementation of economic, cultural and spiritual levels. Its benefits sustainable development. Signing countries agree, as are, however, compromised by human activity which, it were, to contribute to the protection of the natu- in conjunction with population growth, results in the ral environment, guided by the definition of sustai- rapid deterioration of ecosystems and a decline in nable development proposed by the Brundtland the number of species and their genetic diversity. Commission in 1987: “Development which meets the The Convention on Biological Diversity is a key ins- needs of the present without
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Land-Use, Land-Cover Changes and Biodiversity Loss - Helena Freitas
    LAND USE, LAND COVER AND SOIL SCIENCES – Vol. I - Land-Use, Land-Cover Changes and Biodiversity Loss - Helena Freitas LAND-USE, LAND-COVER CHANGES AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS Helena Freitas University of Coimbra, Portugal Keywords: land use; habitat fragmentation; biodiversity loss Contents 1. Introduction 2. Primary Causes of Biodiversity Loss 2.1. Habitat Degradation and Destruction 2.2. Habitat Fragmentation 2.3. Global Climate Change 3. Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation 3.1. General 3.2. The European Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 4. Conclusions Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch Summary During Earth's history, species extinction has probably been caused by modifications of the physical environment after impacts such as meteorites or volcanic activity. On the contrary, the actual extinction of species is mainly a result of human activities, namely any form of land use that causes the conversion of vast areas to settlement, agriculture, and forestry, resulting in habitat destruction, degradation, and fragmentation, which are among the most important causes of species decline and extinction. The loss of biodiversity is unique among the major anthropogenic changes because it is irreversible. The importance of preserving biodiversity has increased in recent times. The global recognition of the alarming loss of biodiversity and the acceptance of its value resultedUNESCO in the Convention on Biologi – calEOLSS Diversity. In addition, in Europe, the challenge is also the implementation of the European strategy for biodiversity conservation and agricultural policies, though it is increasingly recognized that the strategy is limitedSAMPLE by a lack of basic ecological CHAPTERS information and indicators available to decision makers and end users. We have reached a point where we can save biodiversity only by saving the biosphere.
    [Show full text]
  • Land Policy and Urbanization in the People's Republic of China
    ADBI Working Paper Series LAND POLICY AND URBANIZATION IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Li Zhang and Xianxiang Xu No. 614 November 2016 Asian Development Bank Institute Li Zhang is an associate professor at the International School of Business & Finance, Sun Yat-sen University. Xianxiang Xu is a professor at the Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University. The views expressed in this paper are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of ADBI, ADB, its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADBI does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this paper and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Terminology used may not necessarily be consistent with ADB official terms. Working papers are subject to formal revision and correction before they are finalized and considered published. The Working Paper series is a continuation of the formerly named Discussion Paper series; the numbering of the papers continued without interruption or change. ADBI’s working papers reflect initial ideas on a topic and are posted online for discussion. ADBI encourages readers to post their comments on the main page for each working paper (given in the citation below). Some working papers may develop into other forms of publication. Suggested citation: Zhang, L., and X. Xu. 2016. Land Policy and Urbanization in the People’s Republic of China. ADBI Working Paper 614. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute. Available: https://www.adb.org/publications/land-policy-and-urbanization-prc Please contact the authors for information about this paper. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Unless otherwise stated, figures and tables without explicit sources were prepared by the authors.
    [Show full text]
  • Land Consumption and Land Take: Enhancing Conceptual Clarity for Evaluating Spatial Governance in the EU Context
    sustainability Article Land Consumption and Land Take: Enhancing Conceptual Clarity for Evaluating Spatial Governance in the EU Context Elisabeth Marquard 1,* , Stephan Bartke 1 , Judith Gifreu i Font 2 , Alois Humer 3 , Arend Jonkman 4 , Evelin Jürgenson 5, Naja Marot 6, Lien Poelmans 7 , Blaž Repe 8 , Robert Rybski 9, Christoph Schröter-Schlaack 1, Jaroslava Sobocká 10, Michael Tophøj Sørensen 11 , Eliška Vejchodská 12,13 , Athena Yiannakou 14 and Jana Bovet 15 1 Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ, Department of Economics, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany; [email protected] (S.B.); [email protected] (C.S.-S.) 2 Faculty of Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), 08193 Barcelona, Spain; [email protected] 3 Department of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna, Universitaetsstrasse 7/5, 1010 Vienna, Austria; [email protected] 4 Department of Management in the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 134, 2628BL Delft, The Netherlands; [email protected] 5 Chair of Geomatics, Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, 51014 Tartu, Estonia; [email protected] 6 Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; [email protected] 7 VITO—Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek, Unit Ruimtelijke Milieuaspecten, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium; [email protected]
    [Show full text]
  • Land Degradation Knowledge Base: Policy, Concepts and Data
    ETC/ULS Report | 01/2019 Land degradation knowledge base: policy, concepts and data ISBN 978-3-200-06666-3 Authors: Authors: EvaEva Ivits Ivits (EEA (EEA),), Simone Simone Verzandvoort, Verzandvoort, Rudi Hessel,Rudi Hessel, Henk Wösten Henk Wösten (Wageningen Env. Research(Wageningen), Gergely Env. Tóth Research (Hungarian), Gergely Academy Tóth of Sciences),(Hungarian Mélanie Academy Weynants, of Michiel CherletSciences), (JRC) Mélanie, Stépha nieWeynants, Horion (Univ. Michiel of Copenhagen) Cherlet (JRC), Gergely, Stépha Mauchanie Horion (Lechner Non- profit(Univ. Ltd of), Copenhagen)Gundula Prokop, Gergely (Environment Maucha Agency (Lechner Austria), non Mirko-profit Gregor ltd), (space4environment)Gundula Prokop (Environment. Agency Austria), Mirko Gregor (space4environment). ETC/ULS consortium partners: Environment Agency Austria, ALTERRA Research Institute, Department of Remote Sensing, Lechner Non-profit Ltd space4environment, GISAT, The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), Universitat Autonònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Universidad de Málaga (UMA), Ecologic Cover photo © vadimgouida ‒ Fotolia.com Showing erosion control on a slope with straw sock catch, silt fence Legal notice The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the official opinions of the European Commission or other institutions of the European Union. Neither the European Environment Agency, the European Topic Centre on Urban Land and Soil Systems nor any person or company acting on behalf of the Agency or the Topic Centre is responsible for the use that may be made of the information contained in this report. Copyright notice © European Topic Centre on Urban, Land and Soil Systems (2018) Reproduction is authorized provided the source is acknowledged, save where otherwise stated. More information on the ETC-ULS is available on the Internet at http://uls.eionet.europa.eu/.
    [Show full text]
  • Land Development Inspector I
    Code: C715 CITY OF ROSWELL, GEORGIA FLSA: N WC: 9410 CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION PG: 507 EEO: 3 CLASSIFICATION TITLE: LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform technical inspections of development sites and construction projects to determine compliance with all City, County, State and Federal codes and regulations regarding erosion and sediment control, grading, clearing, drainage, landscaping, infrastructure, wetlands, and stream buffers. Provides interpretations and explanations of codes, regulations and ordinance and corrective requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Interacts and communicates with numerous groups and individuals on various inspection related topics; provides interpretation and assistance with code definitions to the public, staff, developers, and related parties; conducts construction meetings with property owners, developers and contractors; responds to reports of alleged ordinance or code violations and drainage issues; advises utility company subcontractors on erosion control requirements; assists in presenting educational information concerning erosion control, environmental impact of storm water pollution, and other topics; works with City and State DOT to ensure project compliance. Performs
    [Show full text]
  • Urbanization on the US Landscape: Looking Ahead in the 21St Century
    Available online at .sciencedirect.com 1 LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING Landscape and Urban Planning 69 (2004) 23 9-234 This article is also available online at: ~.elsevier.com/locate~landurbplan Urbanization on the US landscape: looking ahead in the 21st century Ralph J. Alig a**, Jeffrey D. Kline a, Mark Lichtenstein VSDAForest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, 3200 SW Jeflerson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA Training Support Division-Natural Resources Branch, US Army Environmental Center, 5179 hadley Road, Aberdeen Proving Gro~md,n/fD 21010, USA Accepted 30 July 2003 Abstract Conversion of rural lands to urban and other built-up uses affects the mix of commodities and services produced from the global land base. In the United States, there was a 34% increase in the amount of land devoted to urban and built-up uses between 1982 and 1997. This increase came predominantly from the conversion of croplands and forestland, with the largest increases in deveIoped area happening in the southern region of the country. In an analysis of drivers influencing developed land uses in the US. we found results that were consistent with hypothesized relationships, including significant increases in development as a result of increases in population density and personal income. From these results, we projected changes in potential future urbanization and development by 2025 given estimated increases in population and real personal income. The projections suggest continued urban expansion over the next 25 years, with the magnitude of increase varying by region. US developed area is projected to increase by 7996, raising the proportion of the total land base that is deveIoped from 5.2 to 9.2%.
    [Show full text]
  • Town and Village of Harrison Engineering Department
    TOWN AND VILLAGE OF HARRISON ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Alfred F. Sulla, Jr. Municipal Building 1 Heineman Place Harrison, New York 10528 Michael J. Amodeo, P.E., CFM Town/Village Engineer LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Any project that involves the disturbance of ANY quantity of land requires the applicant to receive approval for the project from the Engineering Department, in the form of an approved Land Development Application and Site Plan(s). The specific types of projects that require Engineering Department Approval include, but are not limited to: new construction, exterior alteration/ addition, new accessory structure, sewer connection, deck, pool, regrading, fill, excavation, wall, driveway and sports court. Submission Requirements: Applicant must submit a COMPLETED Land Development Application and three (3) sets of plans (minimum submission size 11”x17”, maximum submission size 24” x 36”) which detail the proposed work. APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The review process takes approximately three (3) weeks. The ap- plicant (or designer) will be notified when the application has been approved. This approval, along with a Building Permit Ap- plication is then submitted by the applicant to the Building Department to obtain Building Permits. If your project originated with the Planning Board, please be advised that ALL Planning Board Resolutions and associated Town Board Resolutions must be attached to your application. Architectural Review Board: Prior to being placed on the agenda for the Architectural Review Board, many applications must first receive Engineering Department Approval. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm if Engineering Department Approval is required for their project.
    [Show full text]
  • Land Development Standards and Regulations
    LAFAYETTE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS (Revision 2018-1) AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING SUBDIVISION PLATS AND ADOPTING LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF WHEREAS, the statutes of the State of Mississippi, Sections 17-1-23 through 17-1-27, Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended and recompiled, empower the county to enact Land Development Standards and Regulations and provide for their administration, enforcement, and amendment; and WHEREAS, the Lafayette County Planning Commission has prepared such regulations (1) setting forth certain standards and procedures to be followed in the subdividing of land, and/or the development of land into residential, commercial, or mixed use subdivisions, and/or the development of multiple structure complexes (apartments, condominiums, multi- tenant commercial sites) in Lafayette County to assure that development within the county provides for the proper coordination of new streets and roads within subdivisions with other existing or planned streets and roads and with other features of lots or tracts; and (2) providing requirements of preliminary and final plats and/or site plans; providing minimum standards of physical improvements in new developments; providing for adequate open spaces for traffic, utilities, firefighting apparatus, recreation, light and air, and the distribution of population and traffic, all of which are to improve the health, safety, and general welfare of the community;
    [Show full text]
  • International Development Research Centre
    in_focus Growing better Cities in_focus IDRC’s In_Focus Collection tackles current and pressing issues in sustainable international development. Each publication distills IDRC’s research experience with an eye to drawing out important lessons, observations, and recommendations for decision-makers and policy analysts. Each also serves as a focal point for an IDRC Web site that probes more deeply into the issue, and is constructed to serve the differing information needs of IDRC’s various readers. A full list of In_Focus Web sites may be found at www.idrc.ca/ in_focus. Each In_Focus book may be browsed and ordered online at www.idrc.ca/books. IDRC welcomes any feedback on this publication. Please direct your comments to The Publisher at [email protected]. in_focus Growing better Cities URBAN AGRICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT by Luc J.A. Mougeot INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE Ottawa • Cairo • Dakar • Montevideo • Nairobi • New Delhi • Singapore Published by the International Development Research Centre PO Box 8500, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1G 3H9 www.idrc.ca / [email protected] © International Development Research Centre 2006 Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Mougeot, Luc J.A Growing better cities : urban agriculture for sustainable development / by Luc Mougeot. (In focus) ISBN 1-55250-226-0 1. Urban agriculture — Developing countries. 2. Sustainable development — Developing countries. I. International Development Research Centre (Canada). II. Title. III. Title: Urban agriculture for sustainable development. IV. Series: In focus (International Development Research Centre (Canada)) S494.5.U72M68 2006 338.1'09172'4091732 C2006-980018-9 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the International Development Research Centre.
    [Show full text]
  • 3.0 Land Development Regulations
    3.0 LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS This component of the Specific Plan identified regulatory standards governing development in the West Main planning area. Just as Section 2.0 established the area's pattern of land use, circulation, community design and infrastructure, this section develops standards by which those plans must be implemented. As with the previous section, development regulations are divided into land use, circulation, community design, and infrastructure components. 3.1 LAND USE STANDARDS The City of Santa Maria Zoning Ordinance provides much of the basis of private land development regulation under the West Main Specific Plan. Four zone districts are established by this plan: Commercial/Manufacturing (CM), General Manufacturing (M- 2), Light Manufacturing (M-1), and General Commercial (C-2). Each zone district would be located within a Planned Development (PD) overlay zone. Figure 2-2 shows the boundaries of these zone districts within the planning area. Although each zone district is explicitly part of the Zoning Ordinance, the CM zone, as written in this Specific Plan, is expanded somewhat to better accommodate the agriculture-related industry that will predominate in this area. When the provisions in this Specific Plan conflict with the Zoning Ordinance, those contained in this plan will apply. 3.1.1 Commercial/Manufacturing (CM) Zone Standards and Allowed Uses Allowed uses and development standards contained in the Commercial/ Manufacturing (CM) zone are described below. Figure 3-1 illustrates the standards that are to be applied to a conceptual development project. a. Purpose. The purpose of this zone district is to provide areas for light industrial and limited commercial uses (primarily of an agricultural nature).
    [Show full text]
  • Urbanization, Urban Development Approaches and Urban Land
    Urbanization, Urban Development Approaches and Urban Land Thematic introduction for 2015 conference Emiel A. Wegelin UrbAct International Advisory Services for Urban Action Global Urbanization Trends by Region Urban pop 1990 2014 2050 % urban % urban % urban (mil) (mil) (mil) 1990 2014 2050 Africa 197 453 1,339 31 40 56 Asia 1,036 2,064 3,313 32 48 64 Europe 506 545 581 70 73 83 LAC 314 496 674 71 80 86 North 213 292 390 75 81 87 America Oceania 191 275 418 71 71 74 World 2,285 3,880 6,339 43 54 66 Source: UN Population Division: World Urbanization Prospects: the 2014 Revision UrbAct International Advisory Services for Urban Action Global Urbanization Trends (cont’d) • Most urban dwellers continue to be in Asia, but growth more rapid in Africa • Almost 50 % of urban dwellers in cities of less than half a million • Rural population to decline from 3.4 billion in 2014 to 3.2 billion in 2050 Source: UN Population Division: World Urbanization Prospects: the 2014 Revision UrbAct International Advisory Services for Urban Action Urbanization Impacts: Economy, Environment, Climate Change in Developing Asia . Cities provide 80% of the economic base, but generate significant environmental footprints, including contamination of air and water, as well as ~75% of the GHG emissions . Developing Asia’s projected global share of CO2 emissions for energy consumption will increase from 30% in 2006 to 43% by Prospects, 2009 Prospects, 2030 UrbanizationWorld UN Source: URBAN POPULATION – 43 % PRODUCED GDP – 80% GHG EMISSIONS – 75% %0 100% UrbAct International Advisory Services for Urban Action Urbansation Impacts – Urbanisation of Poverty .
    [Show full text]
  • City Ordinance, Chapter 520 Subdivision & Land Development
    SECTION 520 : SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Easton 7-14-1966 by Ord. No. 1919; amended in its entirety 10-10-2007 by Ord. No. 5018 (Part 13, Title 9, of the 1965 Codified Ordinances). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.] GENERAL REFERENCES Planning Commission -- See Ch. 119. Building construction and code enforcement -- See Ch. 245. Fees -- See Ch. 285. Historic preservation -- See Ch. 318. Attorney's fees for municipal claims and liens -- See Ch. 369. Plumbers -- See Ch. 422. Property maintenance and housing standards -- See Ch. 435. Public health standards -- See Ch. 444. Sewers -- See Ch. 475. Stormwater management -- See Ch. 507. Streets and sidewalks -- See Ch. 515. Shade trees -- See Ch. 554. Water -- See Ch. 572. Zoning -- See Ch. 595. ARTICLE I Purpose; Interpretation; Enforcement (§ 520-1 - § 520-17) § 520-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Easton Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 2007," hereinafter referred to as the "Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance." The regulations adopted hereunder shall be known and may be cited as the "City of Easton Subdivision and Land Development Regulations of 2007," hereafter referred to as the "Subdivision and Land Development Regulations" or "Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance." § 520-2 Purpose. The purpose of the chapter is: A. To assure sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation and to provide for the harmonious development of the City; B. To coordinate the existing streets with proposed streets, parks or other features of the City's Official Map; C.
    [Show full text]