challenges&barriers

• briefly state 5 challenges and barriers associated with urban sustainability?

  • weak governance
  • climate change
  • finances
  • poor access to infrastructure in LICS/NEEs
  • globalisation and TNCs
• Explain how WEAK GOVERNANCE is a challenge/barrier associated with urban sustainability?

  poor infrastructure, lack of enforcement of planning regulations
• Explain how CLIMATE CHANGE is a challenge/barrier associated with urban sustainability??

  Sustainable cities must stimulate economic growth without increasing greenhouse gas emission
• Explain how GLOBALISATION AND TNCS is a challenge/barrier associated with urban sustainability?

  the interconnectedness of cities within the global economy has increased the power and influence of TNCs
• Explain how POOR ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE IN LICS/NEES is a barrier/challenge associated with urban sustainability?

  this often takes priority over investment in environmental projects and sustainable development
• Explain how FINANCES is a barrier/challenge associated with urban sustainability|?

  city authorities often choose shorter term 'cheaper' solutions over long term planning