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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction

Authors : Blal Adem Esmail, Davide Geneletti

Published in: Ecosystem Services for Urban Water Security

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter sets the context of the book by providing a brief account of the challenges and opportunities of urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the urban water sector. Watershed investments are here emphasized as a promising opportunity to effect large-scale transformative change promoting human wellbeing while conserving life-supporting ecosystems. The chapter concludes by illustrating the three specific objectives of the book.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction
Authors
Blal Adem Esmail
Davide Geneletti
Copyright Year
2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45666-5_1