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Editorial Environment and Urbanization AsiA 13(1) 7–10, 2022 © 2022 National institute of Urban Affairs (NiUA) Reprints and permissions: in.sagepub.com/journals-permissions-india DOi: 10.1177/09754253221092184 journals.sagepub.com/home/eua It is widely recognized that the epicentre of urbanization has shifted southwards and the Global South is on an upward population trajectory. Most of this urbanization is a result of urban areas growing at a faster rate than rural areas, which at most times is fuelled by migration. Although urbanization processes vary considerably across different countries, there are a number of broad common trends: a rapid increase in the number of megacities, blurring of ‘urban’ and ‘rural’, increased urban sprawl and fragmentation, growing intra-urban inequalities and increased environmental stress. Climate change is likely to exacerbate the environmental risks, which will have a far-reaching impact on the poor, who are living at the margins. The articles in the current issue are centred around these issues and challenges, thrown up by various Asian countries and cities. Arif Rahman Hakim, Nachrowi Djalal Nachrowi, Dwini Handayani and Dewa Gede Karma Wisana in their article argue that Indonesia is characterized by a distinct migration pattern because of regional disparities within the country. The article examines the role of amenities and economic factors http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Environment and Urbanization ASIA SAGE

Editorial

Kundu, Debolina
Environment and Urbanization ASIA , Volume 13 (1): 4 – Mar 1, 2022
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Environment and Urbanization AsiA 13(1) 7–10, 2022 © 2022 National institute of Urban Affairs (NiUA) Reprints and permissions: in.sagepub.com/journals-permissions-india DOi: 10.1177/09754253221092184 journals.sagepub.com/home/eua It is widely recognized that the epicentre of urbanization has shifted southwards and the Global South is on an upward population trajectory. Most of this urbanization is a result of urban areas growing at a faster rate than rural areas, which at most times is fuelled by migration. Although urbanization processes vary considerably across different countries, there are a number of broad common trends: a rapid increase in the number of megacities, blurring of ‘urban’ and ‘rural’, increased urban sprawl and fragmentation, growing intra-urban inequalities and increased environmental stress. Climate change is likely to exacerbate the environmental risks, which will have a far-reaching impact on the poor, who are living at the margins. The articles in the current issue are centred around these issues and challenges, thrown up by various Asian countries and cities. Arif Rahman Hakim, Nachrowi Djalal Nachrowi, Dwini Handayani and Dewa Gede Karma Wisana in their article argue that Indonesia is characterized by a distinct migration pattern because of regional disparities within the country. The article examines the role of amenities and economic factors

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