Adopting an Ecosystem Services-Based Approach for Flood Resilient Strategies: The Case of Rocinha Favela (Brazil)
Rocinha (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is the largest favela in South America. It is located on a steep mountain slope in the Tijuca National Park with a population of over 160,000 living in poor environmental, health and hygiene conditions. The geomorphological and urban setting of Rocinha makes it vulne...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/1/4 |