Tag: periurban political ecology

  • The Circulation of Toxicity Between Urban and Peri-urban Frontiers

    The Circulation of Toxicity Between Urban and Peri-urban Frontiers

    Using a flow-based approach, this article uses the example of water in Ghaziabad in an attempt to reveal how toxicity is circulated and re-circulated between the urban and the peri-urban.  Kartik Chugh Development and Peri-urbanisation Since the economic liberalization in 1991, India has experienced an upsurge in urbanization. In 2019, 34.5% of India’s total population…

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  • Complexities Associated with Urban Waste Reuse and Access

    Complexities Associated with Urban Waste Reuse and Access

    Kartik Chugh There are numerous benefits associated with the use of biodegradable urban waste as an input into agricultural production. As I’ve revealed in my earlier blog, the practice of reusing urban waste supports the livelihoods of many periurban farmers since it provides them with a reliable source of fertilizer and irrigation. Moreover, these practices…

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  • Urban Waste Reuse in Peri-urban Agriculture

    Urban Waste Reuse in Peri-urban Agriculture

    Kartik Chugh Over the last few decades, we have witnessed more and more people migrating to urban centres. The growth of urban population has put cities under pressure. Consequently, cities have expanded their range. The process of urbanisation and industrialisation has resulted in the encroachment of peri-urban areas adjacent to the city. At the same…

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  • Theorising Peri-Urban: Moving towards a Political Ecology Perspective

    Theorising Peri-Urban: Moving towards a Political Ecology Perspective

    Kartik Chugh A review of the literature suggests that there is no consensus on a single definition of the word “peri-urban”. Different authors have defined the peri-urban according to their needs and scope of work. However, they all agree that peri-urban is an area situated at the periphery of a city, having attributes of both…

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