Abid Mehmood (@abidmehmood)

Multi-dimensional conflict and the resilient urban informal economy in Karachi, Pakistan | International Development Planning Review This paper explores the resilience of the urban informal economy through multi-dimensional conflict. Karachi constituted an ideal case study for the research given the intensity and paradigmatic nature of the multi-dimensional conflict experienced in the ...

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Deviance, problematisation and solidarity as attributes of sustainable place-making - Discover Sustainability This paper aims to progress a conceptual and analytical view to the appreciation and connectivity of spaces, places and nature in reconceptualising and progressing sustainability transitions. We look ...

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Appraising the nexus between influencers on the public transport choice by women commuters in South Africa Women represent the largest share of public transport users in developing countries, yet they face many barriers that limit their mobility. In South A…

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Aligning local governance with SDGs: a study of local government systems in Pakistan This study examines the experiences of local government councilors between 2013–2020 in four provinces of Pakistan. The study addresses three key questions: Firstly, it investigates the differences...

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Implementing transformative resilience in urban regeneration: recommendations for local planning practice Large regeneration and transformation projects generally include a longer timespan as an aspect that makes way for more uncertainty and unexpected changes. We introduce transformative resilience as...

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From theory to practice: lessons from transformative learning through a net-zero design competition This practical note explores the impact of transformative learning through an international design competition focused on net-zero housing in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-S...

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The Value of Place ‘Traditional regional development theory and policy have relied on a narrow concept of land as a monetized commodity and tradeable asset. This conception overlooks the human development and community-...

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From theory to practice: lessons from transformative learning through a net-zero design competition This practical note explores the impact of transformative learning through an international design competition focused on net-zero housing in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-S...

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Welsh thatching and ship figurehead carving added to UK crafts red list Number of traditional skills considered critically endangered jumps to 72 but other crafts are making a comeback

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Desertification and Drought Day 2025: Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities Bonn, 7 April 2025 – Accelerating progress to restore 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land around the world and jumpstarting a trillion-dollar land restoration economy will be the focus of this year’...

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The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it? Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to help

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Research Fellows 2025 Ikerbasque - the Basque Foundation for Science, has launched in 2025 a new call offering 15 positions for postdoctoral researchers. These positions are financed by the Basque Government, the European ...

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Planning Practice & Research Journal on LinkedIn: #openaccess #urbanregeneration #transformativeresilience #spatialplanning… ❓ How can transformative resilience support urban regeneration in the face of uncertainty? In this new #openaccess 🔓 article by Dr Grete Swensen, Oddrun…

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Why We Need to Fix the Global Energy Governance Architecture The current global energy governance architecture is not likely to deliver what the world badly needs to address the climate crisis. Unless drastic changes are introduced, COP30 in Brazil next year is...

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HOME | Regenerative Place practices, cultures and systems Regenerative Place is a postdoc research project which explores 3 case studies of regenerative land practices including cultural-burning in Australia, closing of mountains (Ridam/Ladam) in Bhutan and ...

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Net Zero professional development courses How do we upskill, reskill, and learn new skills so we are equipped for the transition to Net Zero?

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World Town Planning Day World Town Planning Day events celebrate global planning and planners every 8th November and including school competitions, lectures, awards and festivals.

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ESRC postdoctoral fellowships Apply for a postdoctoral fellowship to develop your career by consolidating your PhD through developing publications, your networks and your research and professional skills.

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