Organisations, Programmes, and Projects
Johannesburg, C40 Cities
Description: city profile and case studies
https://www.c40.org/cities/johannesburg
Gauteng City-Region Observatory
Description: research network between universities and governments with topics such as sustainability and landscapes
Sustainability, South African Cities Network
Description: sustainable cities theme of a knowledge-sharing platform
https://www.sacities.net/sustainable-cities/
Reports and Policies
Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2009, City of Johannesburg
Description: risk and vulnerabilities assessment with actions
Climate Change Strategic Framework, City of Johannesburg and Ecometrix
Description: organizational analysis, framework and roadmap
https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CCSF-CoJ-Final.pdf
Growth and Development Strategy Joburg 2040, City of Johannesburg
Description: uses a resilience approach for various sectors such as the environment and resource sustainability
Academic Articles
Hetz, Karen, & Hetz, Karen. (2016). Contesting adaptation synergies: Political realities in reconciling climate change adaptation with urban development in Johannesburg, South Africa. Regional Environmental Change, 16(4), 1171-1182.
Description: qualitative case stud of urban planning and flooding
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10113-015-0840-z
Bobbins, K. and C. Culwick. (2015). Green growth transitions through a green infrastructure approach at the local government level: case study for the Gauteng City-Region. Journal of Public Administration, 50(1), 32-49.
Description: potential for GI to address climate change and contribute to green growth in the region
https://journals.co.za/content/jpad/50/1/EJC175618
Fatti, CE, & Vogel, C. (2011). Is science enough? Examining ways of understanding, coping with and adapting to storm risks in Johannesburg. Water S. A., 37(1)
Description: proposes interactive approaches based on storm trends
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wsa/article/view/64107
Schaffler, A., & Swilling, M. (2013). Valuing green infrastructure in an urban environment under pressure — The Johannesburg case. Ecological Economics, 86, 246-257
Description: socio-ecological approach to urban infrastructure