Podcasts about urbanisation

Ludo Mepa et Americo Mariani nous proposent un documentaire sonore sur la violence de la rénovation urbaine. Ils tendent l'oreille à trois histoires qui racontent ce que la disparition de son logement et de son quartier coûte à l'existence. Ces récits sont mis en perspective avec l'histoire de Toulouse et de son aménagement où la ruine, la destruction et la brutalité, loin d'être marginales, sont des éléments structurants. Avec Alice Gallois, Jennifer Espagna et Meryem-Bahia Arfaoui. Une réalisation de Ludo Mepa et Américo Mariani, avec le collectif de radiographie urbaine Toulouse Espace sensible, la Disquette et L'Ortie. Ce documentaire s'inscrit dans la continuité d'un travail de documentation et d'exploration au long cours qui peut être consulté sur le site Toulouse.espacesensible.net Merci pour votre écoute Par Ouïe-Dire c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 22h à 23h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Par Ouïe-Dire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/272 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lors des canicules et des inondations, l'artificialisation des sols est pointée du doigt comme facteur aggravant des dégâts. Bonne nouvelle, en 15 ans, celle-ci a baissé de 40%. Pourquoi ? Ecoutez La pluie et le beau temps avec Marina Giraudeau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lors des canicules et des inondations, l'artificialisation des sols est pointée du doigt comme facteur aggravant des dégâts. Bonne nouvelle, en 15 ans, celle-ci a baissé de 40%. Pourquoi ? Ecoutez La pluie et le beau temps avec Marina Giraudeau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lors des canicules et des inondations, l'artificialisation des sols est pointée du doigt comme facteur aggravant des dégâts. Bonne nouvelle, en 15 ans, celle-ci a baissé de 40%. Pourquoi ? Ecoutez La pluie et le beau temps avec Marina Giraudeau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lors des canicules et des inondations, l'artificialisation des sols est pointée du doigt comme facteur aggravant des dégâts. Bonne nouvelle, en 15 ans, celle-ci a baissé de 40%. Pourquoi ? Ecoutez La pluie et le beau temps avec Marina Giraudeau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Letta Selamolela Mosima, Clinical Psychologist, about the shifting trends in marriage and relationships in South Africa, where couples are delaying marriage for financial independence and career growth. We'll explore the factors driving this change, including urbanisation, education, and evolving societal attitudes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaque jour, votre coaching financier : on vous coache pour vous aider à devenir meilleur investisseur.

Amman, Jordan is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and the ongoing desertification of the region continues to threaten its resources. Our SUGi Forest Maker Deema Assaf watched her hometown of Amman become almost unrecognisable as urbanisation swept through its landscapes.Understanding the cost of losing so much Nature she trained to become a Forest Maker and in 2018 she planted the first Miyawaki Forest of the Arab world.Focussing on preserving the genetic diversity of Jordan, Deema's important work has protected some of the country's most endangered tree species. On this excerpt of SUGi Talks, we speak about Amman's rapid urbanisation, and the importance of changing mindsets towards Nature

Ces dernières années à Bordeaux et sur toute la région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on aura un peu tout eu. Des sécheresses, mais aussi des épisodes de pluie à n'en plus finir. Alors on va parler de cette ressource essentielle et cruciale pour tous : l'eau. D'où vient l'eau qui coule de nos robinets ?Comment est-elle distribuée dans une ville où le réseau est parfois aussi vieux que nos échoppes ?Quels sont les impacts de la pollution, de la viticulture et du changement climatique sur nos nappes souterraines ?Et pourquoi ces réserves, autrefois abondantes, peinent aujourd'hui à se recharger ?Pour en discuter, direction la mairie de Bordeaux où nous avons été reçu par Laurent Guillemin, ingénieur mais surtout adjoint au maire Pierre Hurmic et en charge de la sobriété des ressources naturelles. Avec Laurent, on va explorer tout le cycle de l'eau : des sources souterraines qui alimentent la métropole aux fuites invisibles, des innovations pour économiser chaque goutte jusqu'aux défis posés par notre ville très minérale et son climat qui change.En chemin, Laurent partagera avec nous quelques anecdotes marquantes de son quotidien d'élu. Comme cette fuite monumentale qui a mis tout un quartier en ébullition, ses solutions insolites mais efficaces – urinoirs secs en tête – et ses réflexions sur les défis propres à Bordeaux. Entre urbanisation galopante, ville minérale qui retient la chaleur et nappes souterraines menacées par la pollution et le changement climatique, il nous dévoile comment la ville et la métropole tentent de s'adapter pour préserver cette ressource si précieuse.Allez, c'est parti pour une plongée d'une heure en immersion dans nos canalisations. Go !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Quand elle était petite, Alix imaginait le futur dans un décor de science fiction, avec des voitures volantes et des villes intergalactiques comme dans la saga Star Wars. Mais aujourd'hui elle voit bien que ces paysages de béton ne la font plus autant rêver qu'avant. Alors elle se demande : ça voudra dire quoi “Habiter” demain ?Dans ce dernier épisode de PERSPECTIVE Saison 2, Alix va mener l'enquête auprès de plusieurs expert.e.s :Fleur Cabeli : directrice conseil au sein du cabinet de conseil “The Boson project”Louis Hénaux : directeur du logement pour l'association “Habitat et Humanisme”Sonia Lavadinho : Anthropologue urbaine et créatrice du bureau d'expertise bfluidClaire Letertre, Cheffe de Projet Recherche au sein du réseau de recherche sur l'habitat Leroy Merlin Source Sources complémentaires :  L'enquête « Allô demain ? Ici la ville ! » : https://thebosonproject.com/2023/11/14/allo-demain-ici-la-ville/PERSPECTIVE est une série documentaire de BOUYGUES IMMOBILIER produite par l'agence de podcasts Calliopé.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, we dive into the upcoming growth cycle in real estate, uncovering the importance of understanding economic cycles, urbanisation, and demographic changes.  From the impact of technology and climate change, to the intergenerational wealth transfer on the real estate market. We also address the challenges of housing affordability and the rise of a fragmented society, as well as the implications of a growing rental market and the need for sustainable housing solutions.  Tune in to episode 229 for all the facts to take your portfolio to the next level.   I discuss -    00:00 - The Cost of Growth 02:24 - Understanding Economic Cycles 07:13 - Urbanisation and Its Impact 15:23 - Population Dynamics and Depopulation Trends 19:16 - The Rise of Gen Z and Workforce Changes 21:11 - Fragmented Society and Housing Affordability 25:22 - The Build-to-Rent Movement 27:48 - Technological Advancements and Automation 34:27 - Wage Growth and Economic Transition 36:23 - Climate Change and Real Estate Investment 43:27 - The Great Intergenerational Wealth Transfer 47:18 - The Unseen Property Market and New Values   Don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me any of your questions :)   If you're yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel.    Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple   Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube   And remember, I'm really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :)   Take care,  Sam

Olivier Babeau plonge au cœur d'un défi majeur : le recul du taux de natalité en France. Alors que le pays enregistrait 832 000 naissances en 2010, ce chiffre n'est plus que de 680 000 en 2023, avec un taux de fécondité passé de 1,79 à 1,68 enfant par femme.Cette baisse de la natalité soulève de nombreuses interrogations et met en péril la soutenabilité de notre système social, en déséquilibrant les rapports entre actifs et inactifs. Quels sont les facteurs complexes qui influencent ce phénomène ? Urbanisation, niveau de vie, accès à l'emploi des femmes, sécularisation... Autant d'éléments qui semblent jouer en défaveur d'une relance de la natalité.Cependant, les pouvoirs publics disposent de leviers pour tenter d'inverser la tendance, à travers des politiques familiales généreuses, un meilleur accès à la garde d'enfants, ou encore en diffusant une perspective plus optimiste sur l'avenir. Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

durée : 02:30:32 - Les Matins - par : Jean Leymarie, Isabelle de Gaulmyn - Avec Julien Jeanneney, agrégé de droit public, professeur à l'Université de Strasbourg/ Camille François, sociologue, spécialiste des politiques urbaines et des expulsions locatives/ Jean François Soussana, président du Haut conseil pour le climat, Nacima Baron, géographe, Marine Braud, consultante - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

The Indian economy is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Driven by internal demand and a burgeoning middle class, India may offer an opportunity for investors. In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, chats with Mugunthan Siva, Managing Director and Co-Founder of India Avenue Investment Management. Mugunthan shares his perspective on why he believes India is poised for continued growth, the factors driving corporate earnings, and the expanding investment opportunities in specific sectors like pharmaceuticals and real estate. They also explore the impact of government policies, digitisation, and infrastructure development on the Indian economy and the potential risks of investing in India, such as rising oil prices and industrial challenges.

En observant l'association de pétanque se réunir toute les semaines en bas de chez elle pour partager les nouvelles du quartier, Alix se demande : est-ce que pour faire évoluer sa ville, il ne faudrait pas en discuter d'abord avec ses habitants ? Dans ce 3ème épisode de PERSPECTIVE Saison 2, Alix va mener l'enquête auprès de plusieurs expert.e.s :Fleur Cabeli : directrice conseil au sein du cabinet de conseil “The Boson project”Claire Letertre, Cheffe de Projet Recherche au sein du réseau de recherche sur l'habitat Leroy Merlin Source Sources complémentaires : https://www.leroymerlinsource.fr/habiter/https://contenu.thebosonproject.com/allo-demain-ici-la-villePERSPECTIVE est une série documentaire de BOUYGUES IMMOBILIER produite par l'agence de podcasts Calliopé.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Professor Susan Parnell, who researches the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in African cities, talks to Bristol City Council's Allan Macleod about how the SDGs are implemented in the city of Bristol and what can be learned at the local scale in order to make global progress on the Goals.

This episode focuses on the environment, specifically understanding urbanisation. Our host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Dr Felix Agyemang, Research Associate at the School of Geographical Sciences and Stephen Pearson, a student currently studying an MSc in Climate Change Science and Policy. Together they discuss the dynamics and processes of cities in the Global South, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, through the application of urban modelling techniques.Find out more about our MSc Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics programme

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news investors globally are having a re-think about the valuation rises that have gotten embedded since the pandemic. Warren Buffett is now cashed up.But before that, although it will be a relatively quiet week for international economic data releases, it is a big week at home. The important Q2-2024 labour market report gets released on Wednesday and there will be more real estate market data early in the week. Plus there is a full dairy auction on Wednesday morning.There will be living cost data released in Australia. And before that we will get the RBA's rate review decision late tomorrow. And inflation expectations survey results will be released this week across the ditch. China will update its CPI and PPI. Plus there will be slew of services PMIs out everywhere too. Wall Street will start to wrap up its Q2 earnings season reports with some big later reports. By the way, Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway reported its Q2-2024 position late last week - and it has about US$270 bln/NZ$450 bln in cash (or cash equivalents) on hand. See page 3 here. That is actually more than the NZ$409 bln NZ GDP over the past year.But basically it is the Northern Hemisphere holiday season, so financial market activity will be relatively light for the rest of the month. (In fact, it is a public holiday in Canada today.) This tends to accentuate any changes more than they would otherwise be.In China, their central bank said it will be pushing commercial banks to "do more" for the "real economy". It wants to shift the financial sector's focus to "benefiting people's livelihoods and boosting consumption" over the coming months. This change in emphasis follows pressure from the CCP Third Plenum meeting chaired by President Xi earlier in the week. The practical impact? Perhaps more debt issued for projects that have immediate effects but little long-term gains.There are calls for monetary authorities to allow higher inflation as some sort of spur to 'growth'. Meanwhile, commodity prices keep on sinking as the overall stall extends. None of this is coming at a good time for China and they take their summer break. That tends to be when the leaders 'relax' at their seaside compound. If they don't return with better plans and actions, there will be some grumpy countrymen.One initiative underway is to boost its urban living. In 2012, a bit over half of China's population lived in cities. In 2023 that had risen to two-thirds. Their new goal is to get it to 70% by 2029 thereby generating a surge in new economic activity. But there will be issues from this drive, not the least of which is food security.Meanwhile, flooding pressures are not easing. And that too has implications for food security and agricultural output, especially for gains.Singapore's widely-watched local PMI was modestly positive in July, but far less positive than the internationally-benchmarked version.The US economy added only +114,000 jobs in July, well below a downwardly revised +179,000 in June and forecasts of 175,000. It is also the lowest level in three months, below the average monthly gain of 215,000 over the prior 12 months, signaling that their labour market is in fact cooling off. But most of the weakness was in the tech sector with almost all other sectors holding their own.Pressure on wages is easing too, with weekly earnings up only +3.3%, again driven by their tech sector.Their jobless rate rose marginally to 4.3%, up from 4.1% in June. (s.a.) There are now 162.0 mln people employed, a record high, in a 169.7 mln labour force. (not s.a.)This weakish American report actually had little impact on global markets because they were mostly sharply lower before this release and there was no added change after. You can claim it was 'priced in' and perhaps it was. But there is a broader re-ranking going on with a settling back in risk appetites. We shouldn't be surprised - markets never go up forever. The US Q2 earnings season reporting has been strong, but it is the less-than-stellar outlooks that are influencing investors.Meanwhile, US factory orders, which were expected to show a dip in June, did just that but the dip was larger at -3.3% than the -2.9% correction anticipated. The June fall comes after four consecutive rises however.But American new vehicle sales rose more than expected in July to an annual rate of 15.8 mln, a good bounce back from the 15.2 mln vehicle sales rate in June.We should also note that the UN-based International Seabed Authority has just elected a Brazilian scientist to lead it, it first scientists Secretary-General. This is expected to sharply slow seabed-mining activity everywhere.The UST 10yr yield is now at just on 3.79% and unchanged from Saturday. The price of gold will start today up +US$9 from Saturday at US$2443/oz.Oil prices are holding lower at just over US$73.50/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is just under US$77.50/bbl. A week ago these price were US$76.50 and US$80 respectively.The Kiwi dollar starts today down -20 bps from Saturday at just on 59.4 USc. Against the Aussie we are holding at 91.5 AUc. Against the euro we are up +40 bps at 55 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 68.6 and up +20 bps. A rising Yen had influence on this too.The bitcoin price starts today at US$58,163 and down an extreme -7.8% from where we left it on Saturday. That is a -US$9,330 drop in a week or an eye-watering -13.8%. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate however, at +/- 2.5%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Signs of Tongan urbanisation dating back almost 2000 years.

During the time of the Mauryan Empire in India we see the rise of Qin Shi Huangdi in China after the period of Warring States. In Europe there were the Punic Wars that Roman Empire Won. In India, Mauryan Empire saw further development of the second phase of Urbanisation that started in 6th century BC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

In this podcast, businessline's Anjana PV and Ganesh Shankar, founder and CEO of FluxGen Technologies, Bengaluru, discuss the reasons for Bengaluru's water crisis and how it has been affecting businesses. Shankar reflects on his personal experiences and observations of the city's water situation over the years, highlighting a stark decline from abundant resources to reliance on tankers. The conversation identifies multiple factors contributing to this crisis, including rapid urbanisation, the loss of natural water bodies due to encroachment, and the impact of climate change on rainfall patterns.  Urbanisation has led to a surge in population and consumption, putting immense pressure on water resources. Industries, including large conglomerates, face business continuity risks due to water shortages, signaling the widespread impact on economic activities. Moreover, the indirect water footprint of urbanisation, such as in manufacturing processes, worsens the crisis.  The speaker stresses on the need for immediate and long-term actions from the government. Immediate measures include transparent accountability for water usage and consumption, ensuring stakeholders are aware of their impact. Long-term solutions involve redesigning cities for water rejuvenation, prioritising sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment.   Looking beyond Bangalore, the podcast emphasises the importance of proactive measures in other cities to prevent similar crises. Governments should enforce policies that promote water-positive approaches in urban planning and development.  (Host & producer: Anjana PV)

Le weekend dernier se tenait, aux quatre coins de la ville de Colmar, une votation citoyenne menée par le collectif Biberacker Environnement et l'Association de Sauvegarde du Quartier des Maraîchers (ASQM). L'objectif étant d'interpellé la municipalité sur la sur-urbanisation de ce quartier, et de manifester le mécontentement des Colmariens à ce sujet.Bruno Deltour, membre fondateur du Collectif Biberacker Environnement, était dans nos studios,

68% of the world will live in urban areas by 2050. With cities growing and climate change leading to hotter, wetter and drier weather intelligent green infrastructure is needed to ensure our cities are resilient. Jimmy Zammar discusses how local government is driving sustainable urbanisation with a dive into the confluence of technology, data and nature at the City of Vancouver. Catch Jimmy's full video presentation, which deep-dives into details and real world examples here: https://publicsectornetwork.com/insight/green-infrastructure-for-resilient-communities Jimmy Zammar, Director - Urban Watersheds, Sewers and Drainage For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co  

On this episode of SUGi Talks, we meet Deema Assaf. Together we speak about Jordan's transforming landscapes, the implications of urbanisation, and the importance of changing mindsets towards Nature. In the not-too-distant past, Deema was working as an architect in Amman, Jordan. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, Deema watched her hometown become almost unrecognisable as urbanisation swept through its landscapes, forgoing much of its Nature and local biodiversity.  As Jordan's ongoing desertification continues to threaten its resources, Deema understood the cost of losing so much Nature. Taking matters into her own hands, she trained to become a forest maker and in 2018 she planted the first Miyawaki forest in the Arab world. Focussing on preserving the genetic diversity of Jordan, Deema's important work has protected some of the country's most endangered tree species. Today, she is collaborating with SUGi on a new forest, Amman Sanctuary, which will feature a Miyawaki forest, alongside an experimental agroforestry space, a seed bank and a nursery.

Pour ce nouvel épisode du People First Podcast, prenons un ticket de bus pour le pays de la Terranga. Dakar la capitale sénégalaise, longtemps touchée par des problèmes de mobilité, connaît une véritable renaissance. La ville est sur le point d'accueillir le tout premier système de bus à haut niveau de service ou Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) entièrement électrique d'Afrique.Ce projet révolutionnaire, soutenu par la Banque mondiale, vise à résoudre les problèmes de transport des habitants de Dakar et à améliorer leur qualité de vie. Pour en savoir plus sur cette solution innovante, qui pourrait faire bouger les lignes dans d'autres villes africaines, écoutez People First Podcast maintenant.Laissez un commentaire ici. Votre avis nous intéresse !Séquences00:00 Introduction01:05 Le BRT, une réponse aux difficultés du système de transport de Dakar02:00 Témoignage de Joséphine Manka, une ambassadrice du BRT 03:18 Modalités de mise en place du BRT04:00 Impact sur la durée et le coût du transport05:48 Urbanisation rapide des villes africaines et santé publique07:50 Partenariat Sénégal-Banque mondiale pour une ville plus verte09:36 Anticiper les défis futurs grâce à la formation11:52 Fary Dieng, première femme conductrice de BRT au Sénégal12:49 ConclusionÀ propos du People First Podcast:People First Podcast vient apporter un éclairage humain et concret sur les thématiques de développement spécifiques aux habitants d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du centre, et sur la contribution de la Banque mondiale. People First Podcast, pour un développement durable et inclusif !À propos du Groupe de la Banque mondiale:Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale est l'une des plus importantes sources de financement et de connaissances au monde pour les pays à faible revenu. Ses cinq institutions partagent l'engagement de réduire la pauvreté, d'accroître la prospérité partagée et de promouvoir le développement durable.

Why do we say, "there's no place like home"? This iconic phrase appears in "The Wizard of Oz" to remind us of the human need for familiarity, belonging and protection. Over the past centuries, our homes have followed a Darwinian process of evolution by natural selection of efficiency. From caves to skyscrapers, they've protected us from wild animals, natural disasters, and the changing climate.   Current estimates put the total number of houses at around 2 billion and by 2050, we will need to house around 10 billion people, all looking for familiarity, belonging, comfort and security. So, in this latest episode of 2050 Investors, we go house hunting with Kokou Agbo-Bloua and take a deep dive into the past, present, and future of housing. How can we create sustainable homes for all, and will we adapt in time in the face of the big bad wolf of climate change? We start off this episode with a cautionary tale of "The Three Little Pigs"

We explore the unique challenges India faces as its cities grow and we investigate how mass-timber construction is gaining momentum in the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am once again joined by Dr Alexander Arguelles, world-renowned polyglot, linguist, and scholar of comparative religion. Dr Arguelles discusses the spiritual dimension of language, recounts his own experiences of self-transcendence, and comments on the power of reading sacred works in their original languages. Dr Arguelles reflects on his personal explorations in meditation, pranayama, and prayer and shares his own method to silence the monkey mind with a combination of breath control and linguistic meditation. Dr Arguelles also discusses how to include work and study as a part of spiritual practice, details the lifestyle habits required to nourish the life of the mind, and warns against the deleterious effects of the convenience traps found in modern life. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep217-spiritual-life-of-the-mind-dr-alexander-arguelles-3 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Spiritual dimension of language 05:34 - Silencing the monkey mind 09:41 - Superior meditation 10:14 - Experiences of profundity and trance 13:39 - Power of sacred languages 15:11 - Realisation of vastness 16:50 - Self transcendence and choosing the hard path 18:51 - Life without the monkey mind 20:51 - Comparisons to classic meditation paths 21:53 - Dr Arguelles spiritual experiences studying Sanskrit and Russian 29:51 - The source languages of the world 31:40 - Powerful sacred works in Latin 32:57 - The Bhagavad Gita 33:51 - Reading as a spiritual exercise 34:50 - Obtaining mother language's blessing 41:26 - Working with resistance 42:54 - Professor Arguelles' linguistic meditation technique 49:06 - Traits of great polyglots of the past 51:38 - The art of shadowing 53:56 - Degradation of intellect 57:18 - The convenience trap 57:59 - The dumbing down of the 20th century 59:23 - Urbanisation and natural living 01:02:51 - Lifestyle and dietary habits for maximising the life of the mind 01:05:37 - Learning as a mental and spiritual exercise 01:06:02 - Keeping your edge as you age 01:07:52 - The Rule of St Benedict 01:09:35 - Work and study as prayer and meditation 01:12:31 - Working with Dr Arguelles … Previous episodes with Dr Alexander Arguelles: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep199-path-of-the-polyglot-dr-alexander-arguelles - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep207-wandering-polyglot-dr-alexander-arguelles-2 To find our more about Dr Alexander Arguelles and his Academy, visit: - https://www.alexanderarguelles.com/academy/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

#IELTS #learnenglish Sign up for the FREE newsletter! https://www.ieltsielts.com/ Become a paid subscriber and get access to all videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/IELTSRyan/join Are there many types of houses in your country? In my country, there exists a rich history of architectural diversity, and this includes a number of different house types. These range from sprawling suburban houses with manicured lawns to compact urban apartments within towering skyscrapers. There are also traditional house types such as cottages, bungalows and villas. Are there any traditional houses that are still popular in your country? Can you describe them? Yes. Traditional houses still maintain their popularity in my country. The best example I can think of this is the "courtyard house," which is a blend of functionality and aesthetics. These houses typically feature an internal courtyard that serves as a hub for family gatherings and a source of natural light and ventilation. These house types include elaborate woodwork, intricate mosaic patterns and vibrant colours. How have the types of houses in your country changed over the years? Houses in my country have experienced significant evolution over the years. Urbanisation and globalisation have led to the rise of modern housing complexes and innovative designs, embracing minimalist aesthetics and energy-efficient features. Traditional houses have also changed. I find people are painting them in more brightly coloured shades than in the past, and it is not uncommon for people to install skylights to allow in natural sunlight. What is the difference between living in an old house compared to a new house? Living in an old house often fosters a connection to the past, offering a tangible link to history and nostalgia. These houses may boast intricate craftsmanship and unique detailing, yet they might lack the modern amenities and energy-efficient technologies that characterize new houses. Conversely, new houses offer advanced conveniences, efficient insulation, and sleek designs, but they may lack the charm and character inherent in older structures. For what reasons would you prefer to live in an old house or a new house? I would prefer to live in a new house. Old houses might resonate with those who value heritage and a sense of rootedness, but I find new houses appeal to those seeking contemporary comfort, innovative technologies and streamlined living arrangements. I feel more at ease and productive in well-designed newer homes. I think those would be the main reasons I would choose to live in a new house.

Enrolment for scheme providing mid-day meals to preparatory-class 8 students in govt and govt-aided schools has shown a drop in 26 states and union territories in past 7 years.

We cannot let our cities descend into islands of privilege amid seas of disadvantage. With the right policies and investments, a better future is possible. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

China's housing market has been shaken by a series of crises in recent years, with events such as the Evergrande default scandal threatening to bring the whole system crashing down. But the truth is the property market in China was built on shaky foundations, and the government has trapped itself in a presale system from which it may not be able to escape. Will China's housing bubble pop, bringing the economy down with it? Or will the government and CCP be able to find a solution to a system riddled with corruption and bad practices? More importantly, will those who bought homes through the presale system ever actually get a house to live in?Check out the previous episode on urbanisation in China: https://youtu.be/LQptYyczH64Chapters00:00 Intro03:03 Boom14:30 Bust & Evergrande 22:48 Future-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SourcesCan China Fix Its Broken Housing Market?, Sixth Tone https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1011103“China's real estate market”, Chang Liu and Wei Xiong'No Way Out': Why China's Mortgage Strikers Refuse to Back Down, Sixth Tone https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1011767/no-way-out-why-chinas-mortgage-strikers-refuse-to-back-down China property recovery will be slow and unevenly distributed amid income insecurity, distrust of debt-laden developers, analysts say, SCMP, https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3215956/china-property-recovery-will-be-slow-and-unevenly-distributed-amid-income-insecurity-distrust-debt?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=article&utm_source=TwitterReal estate supports rapid development of China's urbanization, Zhaoyang Cai, , Qing Liu, Shixiong CaoReal Estate Bubble Resolution with Chinese Characteristics: Integrate Fragmented VacantResources, Guangze WangSupport the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod

Simon is an Executive Director at the Prince's Foundation, overseeing the organisation's education, health and other charitable activities. In addition to his role at The Prince's Foundation, he serves on the Governing Board of the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation at Kellogg College, University of Oxford, is a Research Fellow at the University of Grenoble, a Professor of Practice at the University of Wales and sits on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Craft. Prior to joining the Prince's Foundation, Simon worked within the community development sector in the UK, US and internationally. He holds an MSc in Population and Development from the London School of Economics, an MA Urban Policy from the University of Illinois-Chicago, a BA Political Science from Colorado College and is currently completing a PhD in Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow.

What are the social, economic, and cultural consequences that arise from urbanisation? Is it possible for modern cities to reconcile progress, gentrification, and resilience? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hyun Bang Shin, Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK. He is also Director of the LSE's Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre.

China's urbanisation is often described as a unique process, but how different is it from the urban development of other countries? How close is China to becoming a 'modern urban nation'? What factors play a major role in the way China's cities have formed? How has the hukou and Special Economic Zones contributed to China's urban-rural divide? And what problems are we starting to see in the formation of Chinese cities?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro01:47 Background to Urbanisation in China03:45 Urbanisation under Mao16:35 Post-Mao Urbanisation19:30 The development of Special Economic Zones25:00 Chinese city tiers33:56 The Hukou42:44 Ghost cities-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------China urbanizes, Consequences, strategies and policies, Yusuf and Saich eds.China's 'Ghost Cities', Yu HongDenationalization of urban physical development, Jieming ZhuEvaluating cities' vitality and identifying ghost cities in China Jin et al 2017Is Chinese Urbanisation unique? Hamnett, 2020What attracts young talents? Understanding the migration intention ofuniversity students to first-tier cities in China, Jin et alUrban planning in socialist China, Yichun Xie and Frank J. CostaUrbanisation in China, Zhang Xing Quan 1991China's City-Tier Classification: How Does it Work?, China Briefing https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-city-tier-classification-defined/China's tiered city system explained, SCMP https://multimedia.scmp.com/2016/cities/Reforms to China's hukou system will not help migrants much, The Economist https://www.economist.com/china/2022/09/22/reforms-to-chinas-hukou-system-will-not-help-migrants-muchChina's 'ghost towns' come to life thanks to urbanization and policies, Global Times https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1211265.shtmlSupport the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod

Welcome to the Newcomer Investor Channel! The overarching goal for this channel is to share insights, learn from each other, chat about the beauty of investing and foster healthy debate by sharing various viewpoints.   NOTE: This podcast should not be taken as financial advice, and is for entertainment purposes only.   Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewcomerInvest Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbj1hYaUwwvjBFqvl-IVfQw Email me at iamthenewcomerinvestor@gmail.com   (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - Passion vs Buy Recommendation (3:27) - $XEI Canadian High Dividend ETF (5:36) - $GRT.UN Granite REIT (6:51) - $BN Brookfield Corporation (7:58) - RBC Capital Markets Team's take on Brookfield: severely undervalued (9:04) - Thoughts on Brookfield's Real Estate portfolio (10:14) - RE can be reconverted and monetized in various ways (11:10) - Urbanisation: people continue to migrate towards large cities (12:10) - Conglomerate discount explained (14:28) - Brookfield interview: investing philosophy (16:40) - Brookfield advantage: transaction size Read Brookfield's recent interview: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/india-over-the-next-10-years-will-see-a-dramatic-increase-in-fdi-bruce-flatt-ceo-brookfield/articleshow/98788903.cms?from=mdr

Urbanisation, migration and ‘folk language' are explored in the 1984 novel by Latife Tekin. The story is a carnivalesque fusion of contrasts like its title – where ‘Berji' conjures images of an innocent shepherdess and ‘Kristin' of a sex worker. There's blind old Güllü Baba, rumoured to cure the ills caused by a nearby factory's chemical wastewater. There's Fidan of Many Skills, rumoured to know all the ‘arts of the bed'. There's the rumour of roads, jobs, and clean water coming to Flower Hill: they never materialise. In his foreword to Berji Kristin: Tales from the Garbage Hills, John Berger crowns ‘rumour' its ultimate storyteller. New Generation Thinker Sarah Jilani looks at the way the inhabitants of Flower Hill make sense of their disorienting transition from village life to shantytown in the story from one of Turkey's most influential female authors writing today. Producer: Torquil MacLeod

Urbanisation, migration and ‘folk language' are explored in the 1984 novel by Latife Tekin. The story is a carnivalesque fusion of contrasts like its title – where ‘Berji' conjures images of an innocent shepherdess and ‘Kristin' of a sex worker. There's blind old Güllü Baba, rumoured to cure the ills caused by a nearby factory's chemical wastewater. There's Fidan of Many Skills, rumoured to know all the ‘arts of the bed'. There's the rumour of roads, jobs, and clean water coming to Flower Hill: they never materialise. In his foreword to Berji Kristin: Tales from the Garbage Hills, John Berger crowns ‘rumour' its ultimate storyteller. New Generation Thinker Sarah Jilani looks at the way the inhabitants of Flower Hill make sense of their disorienting transition from village life to shanty town in the story from one of Turkey's most influential female authors writing today. Producer: Torquil MacLeod

By the end of the century, Africa will be home to 40% of the world's population – and nowhere is this breakneck-pace development happening faster than this 600-mile stretch between Abidjan and Lagos. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

China has seen large-scale migration of workers from rural into urban areas. While the phenomenon of “left behind children” in rural areas has been widely reported, many children travel with their parents to cities. Given barriers to accessing public services that rest on a residency-status policy known as “hukou”, many of these migrant worker children are educated in privately-run migrant schools outside of the main public school system. A lack of investment means that these schools are often poorly constructed, with limited protection against excessive heat, cold, rain and air pollution. The students experience continuous disruption and turmoil: widespread school demolitions and closures take place as a combined result of government policy and rising land values. 

We are dedicating TPE 200 completely to the floods. Dawar Butt, a Public Policy Analyst by profession, with a deep interest in Environmental Policy and Management. Dawar Butt comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss what caused the floods, what could have been done to mitigate the damage, climate change, the Global North, Dams and what we should do now. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 The Global North and Sustainability 17:51 Pakistani Floods and Dams 31:51 Forecasts and Climate Modelling 39:48 Ozone, Urbanisation, and Cloud Seeding 47:31 Cyclones, Heatwaves, and Water Shortages 1:00:21 Rural flooding, Politicians, and Planning 1:13:13 Dams and Water Management 1:31:05 Class disparity in the climate crisis 1:43:10 Smog 1:51:31 QnA

LINKS No Dig Quick Start Course https://worldorganicnews.com/courses/no-dig-gardening/ buymeacoffee.com/changeug email: jon@worldorganicnews.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546564598887681 Transcript: https://worldorganicnews.com/episode302/ A Revolution on Food and Farming https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00180bs Claire Ratinon https://www.claireratinon.com/ Sarah Langford https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rooted-Stories-Life-Farming-Revolution/dp/0241503744 Episode 158. Cows aren't the enemy & let's reward those doing the job! https://worldorganicnews.com/episode158/  

As we face increased flooding, China's sponge cities are taking a new course. But can they steer the country away from concrete megadams?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today, urban dwellers are removed from food production, which has widened the gulf between cities and rural areas. Convenience has led to an over-abundance of food, but it is not equitably distributed. Nor is it necessarily healthy. Cooking and eating collectively have also dwindled, and conspicuous consumption has become fashionable. Significant disruptions can make bringing food to cities challenging.No change is free, and some can have unintended consequences, but our speakers offer some compelling solutions.Schools must offer experiential education in regenerative, circular agriculture, so that from an early age we understand and appreciate the value of food, and how our choices matter.Technology and data should be used to help make food systems more resource-efficient. There are solutions such as halophytic agriculture and biomimicry.Policy has to be inclusive, so that we all have access to nutritious, tasty food. That means thinking about seeds, greenhouses, transport, waters, wet markets and supermarkets. Governments can learn from Paris and incentivise rooftop farming. They can encourage community gardens and biogesters, promote healthy diets and monitor non-communicable diseases. We look at the different approaches in cities as diverse as Ghent and Quito.Speakers:Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder & CEO, AgritectureAlessandro Parades, EVP of Agriculture, Vidaluz DevelopmentNataly Pinto, Director, Latin America, Rikolto

To start with the obvious, entrepreneurship means thinking out of the box and presenting commercially viable solutions. In the 21st century, urban entrepreneurship must be about relocating the planet's resources to where they are needed, and keeping them in the system for as long as possible.Secondly, policy is mandatory to enable and scale up innovation and entrepreneurship, but where there are gaps, as Beatrice Hati said, don't wait. Kick-start your idea and choose the moment to bring in policymakers.Next, cities are often the most diverse parts of any country - and entrepreneurship must reflect that. If policies, individuals and investments are not intentionally inclusive, as Rafia Qureshi stressed, we are not going to get different types of support reaching the right people. We are also never going to get the right products designed.Finally, solutions need to be scalable, and urban disruptors need to keep one step ahead if they are to remain relevant. While entrepreneurship can appear to be lonely, some of our big ticket problems can only be tackled through collaboration, as Damarys Zampini and Beatrice said. Our cities are fast changing, as are people's needs and aspirations - from access to public spaces to the best healthcare and beyond.Speakers:Beatrice Hati, Urban Coordinator, International Center for Frugal Innovation (ICFI)Damarys Zampini, CEO, SustrategyRafia Qureshi, Chief Strategy Officer, Lebec Consulting

In episode 2, we focus on re-inventing governance for urban ecosystems of the 21st century through the cities of Rotterdam and Mumbai.Bas Boorsma speaks about our undergoing a transition - from the hollowing out of the middle class to a complex digital transformation that is creating new employment opportunities, and eliminating old ones. The transition is also about actively engaging, preparing and motivating citizens from diverse backgrounds. We discuss what types of structures and policies enable regeneration and inclusivity. Streamlining and collaboration within government are needed, but so is partnership with broader society. Power should be devolved as close as possible to city residents, as long as it comes with the capacity and funding for it to be effective. Even where power is fractured across different levels of government, as is the case of Mumbai, democratic legitimacy should come through a bottom-up citizen participatory approach commingled with more traditional top-down instruments. Design-led technology can contribute to this.The Covid-19 pandemic has made the government - and the middle classes - realise “the city works on the shoulders of migrants”, to quote Dr Anita Patil-Deshmukh. Shocks such as this may impact policy. More generally, though, we must be more nimble. While self-governance has a role, start-ups and scale-ups on the ground hold important insights. Regulators can support innovators while protecting what is best and fairest for society at large.  “Agile is one of those magic ingredients for preparing our cities for our next phase of transition and success,” says Bas.Resources:https://decidim.org/ - free open-source participatory democracy platform for cities and organizationshttp://pukar.org.in/Speakers:Bas Boorsma, Chief Digital Officer,  City of RotterdamDr Anita Patil-Deshmukh, Executive Director, PUKAR: Youth & Urban Knowledge, Urbanism, Research Programme, Barefoot Researchers

In the second season of The Oblique Life Global Goals Podcast we will be exploring urbanisation in the 21st century, deep diving into the models, systems, elements, challenges, opportunities and solutions. In our first episode we will discuss what the 'sustainable', 'resilient' and 'regenerative' city looks like, explore the models and systems that can help us transform existing cities and build new ones, and discuss why regeneration has to be central to our thinking.Guest Speakers:Dr Tia Kansara, CEO, Replenish EarthPatrick Lamson Hall, Research Scholar, Principal and Founder, NYU Marron Institute of Urban ManagementTomas Diez Ladera, Director, Fab Lab Barcelona

Welcome to the 40th episode of the IELTS Plus English Podcast! In this episode, I will give you my answers and tips on the topic of 'Urbanisation'. Remember, every episode comes with a free handout giving you this topics most common questions, vocabulary, and phrases. Just come to https://www.jacks-english.com/ to download for FREE!