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Land Use Management and Disaster Risk Reduction in Southern African Cities

In: Sustainable Urban Development in Southern Africa

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  • Fortune Mangara

    (Durban University of Technology, Department of Public Management)

  • Nirmala Dorasamy

    (Durban University of Technology, Department of Public Management)

Abstract

Land use decisions are decisive in shaping urban risk across Southern Africa. Unplanned expansion, informal settlements, and environmental degradation have heightened exposure to hazards. This chapter analyses theoretical foundations of risk-informed planning, ecosystem-based DRR, and participatory land governance. Case studies from Cape Town, Lusaka, Beira, and Harare illustrate challenges and innovations in aligning land management with resilience goals. Policy recommendations emphasise reforming planning systems, upgrading informal settlements, securing tenure, and integrating green infrastructure. The analysis underscores that equitable, inclusive, and risk-sensitive land use management is a cornerstone of resilient and sustainable urban development.

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  • Fortune Mangara & Nirmala Dorasamy, 2026. "Land Use Management and Disaster Risk Reduction in Southern African Cities," Springer Books, in: Sustainable Urban Development in Southern Africa, chapter 0, pages 109-123, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-032-08286-2_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-08286-2_5
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