Aftab, Author at Urban Resource Centre

Books

Drivers of Climate Change Vulnerability

Karachi, home to around 20 million people, is grappling with a governance crisis marked by poor service delivery and unplanned urbanization. These development shortcomings have led to social, economic, and

Transport

Exploring Karachi’s Transport System Problems By Mansoor Raza

The exponential increase in Karachi’s population, the change in its demographic indicators, the spatial spread of housing and the geographical concentration of livelihoods opportunities mean increasing transport pressures. This paper

Books

Exploring Karachi’s Transport System Problems

The exponential increase in Karachi’s population, the change in its demographic indicators, the spatial spread of housing and the geographical concentration of livelihoods opportunities mean increasing transport pressures. This paper

Climate Change

Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014

The Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014, outlines the legal framework for protecting the environment in the province of Sindh. It establishes measures for controlling pollution, conserving natural resources, and ensuring

Climate Change

Sindh Climate Change Policy

This document outlines the Sindh Climate Change Policy, which aims to address the challenges posed by climate change in the province. It includes strategies to mitigate environmental risks such as

EIA Reports

SEPA Environmental Review Rules 2014

The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) IEE and EIA Regulations 2014 outline the legal framework for reviewing Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) under the Sindh Environmental

EIA Reports, Solid Waste Management

Waste Incinerators Larkana Biomedical Waste Disposal – EIA Report

Waste incinerators Larkana biomedical waste disposal project aims to ensure the safe and environmentally sound treatment of hazardous medical waste in District Larkana. This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, conducted

Introduction

Urban Resource Centre (URC) Karachi By Gatekeeper

The gatekeeper series of the Natural Resources Group at IIED is produced by the Sustainable Agriculture, Biodiversity and Livelihoods Programme. The series aims to highlight key topics in the field

Introduction

Introduction to Urban Resource Centre (URC) By Arif Hasan

The Urban Resource Centre is a Karachi-based NGO founded by teachers, professionals, students, activists and community organizations from lowincome settlements. It was set up in response to the recognition that

July to Dec-2020

Accident News July – December 2020

This compilation presents significant news clippings from July to December 2020, focusing exclusively on accidents in Karachi. It covers a range of incidents, including road accidents, industrial mishaps, and other

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