Citizen science for SDG 11 in African cities Image 23 February 2021 | Blog Citizen science for SDG 11 in African cities Sylvia Croese explains efforts to adress the lack of data available to inform the kind of decisions that would make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Why India’s urban poor struggle to transition to clean cooking despite grave health impacts Image 22 February 2021 | Blog Why India’s urban poor struggle to transition to clean cooking despite grave health impacts Why are solid biomass fuels still being used across the world, despite seriously affecting the health of already vulnerable people?
The Vulnerable Foundations of India’s Urbanism Image 16 December 2020 | Blog The Vulnerable Foundations of India’s Urbanism COVID-19 shows us that the safety net in India’s cities is a patchwork, its threads worn and in need of repair says Gautam Bhan. Is it time to reimagine social protection?
How the COVID-19 pandemic upended informal workers worldwide Image 14 December 2020 | Blog How the COVID-19 pandemic upended informal workers worldwide New PEAK research examines how informal workers have coped during the pandemic, and what can be done to ensure their livelihoods aren’t forgotten.
In Conversation With: Rafael Prieto Curiel Image 11 December 2020 | Blog In Conversation With: Rafael Prieto Curiel The PEAK Urban researcher explains how he applied mobility studies to a terrorist organisation, why it matters when creating sustainable cities, and the lessons learned for policymakers.
The resilient and the future: Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Cape Town, South Africa? Image 30 November 2020 | Blog The resilient and the future: Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Cape Town, South Africa? In Africa, where same-sex relations and trans bodies are still regarded as a Western import, NGOs and their relations with queer communities are critical, says Neil Hassan.
Newton: forecasting water demand with data-driven urban growth modeling Image 26 November 2020 | Blog Newton: forecasting water demand with data-driven urban growth modeling Jairo Alejandro Gómez and Juan Carlos Duque describe how thier PEAK research will be adapted to tackle urban challenges faced by public utility companies.
With green space equity, it’s all about proximity and quality Image 16 October 2020 | Blog With green space equity, it’s all about proximity and quality Bigger parks are not necessarily better for public health, according to recent findings from Peak Urban. There's a strong case for focusing on smaller parks and gardens, especially those encouraging physical activity.
COVID-19: how population movement challenges public health Image 11 September 2020 | Blog COVID-19: how population movement challenges public health The spread of the coronavirus virus provides us with a chance not only to re-examine the great challenges population movement poses to public health and governance both in China and the globalised world.
Pandemic Exposure: Platform Infrastructure in Public Use Image 18 August 2020 | Blog Pandemic Exposure: Platform Infrastructure in Public Use Aditie Surie looks at the various food distribution experiments taking place in India during lockdown and investigates what this means for both workers and vulnerable consumers.
City drains, environment, and emergent margins in India Image 5 August 2020 | Blog City drains, environment, and emergent margins in India Bhawani Buswala looks at the role city drains play in the complex lives of the urban poor, including dwelling,health, and fragile livelihoods.
What’s in a name? Belonging! Image 23 July 2020 | Blog What’s in a name? Belonging! Juan Pablo Orjuela showcases how PEAK researchers can create a sense of belonging amongst stakeholders in their projects