TS08I: SPATIAL REVITALISATION THROUGH URBAN-RURAL LAND LINKAGES: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES [10611]

Commission: 8, NUST, HSF, GLTN
Chair: Prof. Uchendu Eugene Chigbu, NUST/GLTN
Rapporteur: Dr. Oluibukun Ajayi, NUST

Spatially, we have a world in which we are socioeconomically divided into thriving urban areas, semi-thriving peri-urban areas, and declining rural areas. To achieve a world in which everyone enjoys secure land rights in inclusive living spaces and improved livelihoods, understanding the current state of urban-rural land governance is essential. This special session identifies and highlights ideas necessary for grasping spatial development problems from an urban-rural land linkages perspective.

Guiding Questions for Discussions:

• What do we already know about urban-rural land linkages?
• How can rural areas benefit from urban-rural land linkages?
• Are there revitalisation or restoration opportunities in the urban-rural land linkages?

Uchendu Eugene Chigbu, Laina Alexander, Jennilee Kohima (Namibia) and Micheal Klaus (China, PR):
A Brief Recapitulation Urban-Rural Land Linkages: Concept, Framework and Evidence (11934)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts]

Laina Alexander, Ntwala Simataa, Jennilee Kohima, Royal Menare Mabakeng and Penehafo Ricardo (Namibia):
A Case for Prioritising Rural Development in Namibia (11935)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts]

Mario Siukuta, Ntwala Simataa, Royal Menare Mabakeng, Jennilee Kohima, Penehafo Ricardo (NMalcon Mazambani and Elvena Hayford (Namibia):
Climate Change Vulnerability in the Peri-Urban Areas of the Rural Regions of Namibia (11936)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts]

Menare Royal Mabakeng (Namibia):
Just in Time for the Party: Integrated Land Information System for Namibia - Opportunities for Improved Land Administration (12169)
[abstract] [paper] [handouts]