Thomaz Ramalho

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Thomaz Ramalho is an architect and urban planner, Master in Urban Planning and International Development and also in Programme Management and Leadership. He has coordinated and developed housing and sustainable urban development programmes and projects in Angola, Brazil, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe while working in UN-Habitat, UNDP and GIZ (German Development Cooperation).

Marcella Guarneri

Jan 01 2024

The role of urban planning in achieving SDGs: leaving no place and no agenda behind

Illuminem Voices

Sustainable Living · Cities

In an era of unprecedented fast urbanisation and increasing inequality, the role of urban planning has become crucial in cities aiming at promoting sustainable development. For a successful planning, it is essential to understand the importance of localising these goals into a comprehensive participatory planning cycle to ensure inclusive urbanisation and local sustainable development