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Writing for Urbanet, SEI Africa intern and Masters Fellow Sharon Onyango says Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is considered among the rapidly growing regions, with an urban annual growth rate of approximately 3.5%. Urban sprawl in SSA has posed downsides to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 3 and 11. The significant driver of urban sprawl in SSA is uncontrolled urban developments from the surging population, with a high demand for built infrastructure.
The city of Dakar, Senegal. Photo: Lawrence Nzuve / SEI.
Journal article / Using arts-based approaches, researchers worked with communities in Nairobi to empower people to take action on air pollution.
Feature / The Climate and Clean Air conference brought together partners to discuss a shared agenda for clean air and climate change. SEI researchers share key takeaways.
Media coverage / Air pollution, another environmental risk associated with climate change, is found to increase the risk of low birth weight in infants and preterm births.
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