Live: Science Communication
To wrap up “curriculum extended” we are taking a stern look at science communication. We talk about our experiences and the effects in spatial planning.
Forgotten Cities – Great Zimbabwe
In this episode we talk about historical sites, which are rarely known – forgotten cities. We take a closer look at Great Zimbabwe, one of the most globally significant archaeological sites in Africa.
Vernacular Architecture
In this episode we talk about vernacular architecture around the world. We talked with Bouchra Idrissi of the Africa Innovation Network about the definitions, advantages and challenges of vernacular architecture.
Refugee Camps
In this episode we talk about refugee camps and the spatial challenges they face with volunteers from SOS Balkanroute.
Urban Climate Strategies
This episode focusses on climate change mitigation and adaptation from a policy perspective, including UNFCCC and UN-Habitat policies and documents.
Gender justice – blind spots of planning?
In this episode, we listen to two planners with an international perspective on gender planning and discuss the implications of gender justice for women around the globe with many concrete examples.
Gender justice – urban vs. rural
In this episode, we listen to three pioneers in the field of gender planning and discuss the differences between gender justice in urban and rural settings.
Realities of informality on different continents
In the last part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the realities of informality on different continents. We talk with two people who have first-hand experience, tell their stories and we share our own perceptions from around the globe.
Formalization processes in settlements
In the second part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the formalization processes. We look at their history,weight the pros and cons, but also take a look at the initiators and give some examples. Please keep in mind that we did not pick the examples to either condemn or praise them, but simply to showcase the topic more clearly.
Formality & Informality
In this first part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the definition of informality, the relation to the term slum, and the advantages and disadvantages of informality.