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The Geography of Inequality: Socio-Spatial Segregation and Climate Vulnerability in Brazilian Urban Peripheries

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  • Jeane Aparecida Rombi de Godoy
  • Sandra Medina Benini
  • Allan Leon Casemiro da Silva
  • Angelo Palmisano

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This article elaborates on the relationship between socio-spatial segregation and climate vulnerability in urban peripheries, pointing out how the structural inequalities of cities are further deepened by climate change processes. The paper critically engages with the core question- How does urban planning, and its public policies fall short of protecting marginalized populations while prioritizing more central and valued areas? This research rests on a critical review of literature, referring to the theories of Henri Lefebvre, David Harvey, Flavio Villaça, Roberto Lobato Corrêa, Milton Santos, and Mike Davis. Their theories on the unequal production of urban space and the exclusion of poor populations are crucial for understanding data on the effects of climate change on Brazilian urban peripheries. The adopted methodology explores intersections between spatial segregation and climatic vulnerability, highlighting how the neoliberal model of urbanization deepens the exposure of peripheries to environmental risks. The research establishes the urgency of rethinking urban policies as the intensity of extreme weather events increases, suggesting fair solutions to promote climate justice. The study's findings indicate that the current configuration of urban space not only intensifies the marginalization of peripheries but also amplifies their vulnerability to climate crises. This underscores the need for urban planning that fairly redistributes investments and resources, prioritizing the most vulnerable areas and promoting socio-spatial inclusion.

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  • Jeane Aparecida Rombi de Godoy & Sandra Medina Benini & Allan Leon Casemiro da Silva & Angelo Palmisano, 2024. "The Geography of Inequality: Socio-Spatial Segregation and Climate Vulnerability in Brazilian Urban Peripheries," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 19(6), pages 231-231, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijbmjn:v:19:y:2024:i:6:p:231
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