Abstract from the publisher :
Environment and Urbanization ASIA aims to support the exchange of ideas and information in the fields of human settlements and the environment across Asia. Its audience is researchers, academicians, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), activists and students particularly in Asia. The journal hopes to stimulate conversation among this audience and international agency staff, students and researchers in the developed countries. Six core themes have been identified, based on recent trends in Asia: development, governance, poverty and pro-poor development, housing, finance and climate change. Environment and Urbanization ASIA publishes original research specific to Asian countries and complements Environment and Urbanization published by International Institute for Environment and Development and SAGE London.