Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in geography and empowering communities in the South Pacific: the example of Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) in Suva, Fiji

Weber, Eberhard and Kopf, Andreas and Koto, Camari and Liolea, Catherine M and Rarokolutu, Rt. T. and Reddy, Sanjeshni (2024) Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in geography and empowering communities in the South Pacific: the example of Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) in Suva, Fiji. In: How to foster diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in Geography. Edward Elgar Publishing, USA, pp. 280-292. ISBN 9781035310760

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Abstract

Set in the context of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in geography, this chapter centers on people living in informal settlements in Fiji's capital, Suva. The major intention, however, is to assess how geography can contribute to studying urban societies in ways that respect and even nurture diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, thereby empowering communities. We focus on research activities concerning economic and, particularly, environmental improvements in informal settlements. The Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) activity is the biggest of these initiatives. Valuable insights include not only how to improve water and sanitation in informal settlements but also how to achieve resident participation in activities, with ownership being an essential precondition for their success.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General)
Divisions:	School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS)
Depositing User:	Camari Koto
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2025 23:34
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2025 23:34
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/14804

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