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WATER & SANITATION IN URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS Challenges & opportunities from the case study of Cape Town, South Africa
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WATER & SANITATION IN URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTSChallenges & opportunities from the case study of Cape Town, South Africa
Sustainability Institute, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Contact: [email protected]
www.sustainabilityinstitute.net / www.sun.ac.za
Presented by Jess Schulschenk
Presentation Overview
South Africa in Context Urban Informal
Settlements Water & Sanitation
Challenges Sustainable Design Going forward
South Africa in Context
Legacy of a Turbulent Past
Provision of Basic Services
New Housing Projects
Political Unrest
Typical South African Township
Water and Sanitation Challenges
> Providing Direct Access to Water
> Inadequate Sanitation
> Pollution of Water Sources
> Water-borne diseases
> Urbanisation & Population Growth
Source: Google Earth
Population Growth & Water Demand
Source: Vanishing Waters
> Water Stressed Region
Source: Water Institute of South Africa
Changing Climates
Source: International Water Management Institute
> Impacts of Climate Change Temperature increases:
1°C to 4°C by 2050
Broad reduction of rainfall (5% to 10%)
Longer dry spells followed by intense storms.
Severe impacts on freshwater resources
Sustainable Solutions
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Source: ARG Design
Guiding Principles
Recognising the role of ecosystems & services
Environment for development
Cost effective solutions
People centred approach
Providing access Spaces for
empowerment and development
Way Forward
Education & Family Planning Awareness Strategic Planning (present & future
challenges) Sustainable Design Solutions
Shifting mindsets. Changing behaviour.
In Conclusion
Dealing with the Past
Working for the Future
