Sustainability, Resilience, Nature and Built Environments

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As cities evolve, so do their environments. How these changes are responded to is crucial for creating more sustainable and resilient spaces.

The Sustainable Urbanism and Environmental Resilience research group is at the forefront of climate politics, actions, and investment discussions, aiming to effectively address shifts in urban and landscape forms. This interdisciplinary group combines expertise in green infrastructure, flood modelling and mitigation, urban design for resilience, climate change policy, and environmental assessment. Their goal is to reimagine how cities and their broader environments can be managed. Their research spans different scales, geographic regions, and disciplines to identify strategies that promote sustainable practices and foster collaboration between governance and development implementation worldwide.

They explore the intricate relationships between people, policies, economic development, and environmental sustainability to encourage the adoption of resilient practices. Their research focuses on:

• Enhancing understanding of environmental risks, resilience, and uncertainty.
• Developing policies and financing mechanisms for green infrastructure and integrating them into planning practices.
• Establishing parameters for creating healthy and accessible spaces through innovative design and engagement with professionals and communities.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of environmental impact assessments and sustainability assessment techniques in complex environmental scenarios.
• Formulating strategic responses to environmental change.

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University of Manchester
Manchester