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Each country has its spatial planning system, which comprises several instruments and objectives focused on city
issues and territorial development. On June 25, 1975, the independence of Mozambique was proclaimed,
following the end of the colonial war with the military coup of April 25 in Portugal and the Lusaka agreements on
September 7, 1974. Consequently, a new framework establishes the bases of public policies for this country,
whose main objective is to fulfill territorial quality concerning the collective culture that integrates the local
cultural values. Mozambique was an administrative part of Portugal until 1975. There is still a substantial
identity between the two countries, sharing the same language and politics, cultural aspects, and administrative
organization. In this sense, the present study aims to present a comparative analysis between Mozambique and
Portugal's spatial planning systems, seeking to find common characteristics. In conclusion, this research shows
similarities based on spatial land use in Mozambique and Portugal. However, there is a clear contrast between
land ownership and access. The level of implementation at a diverse level is notorious. We highlight the example
of Beira which has a comprehensive plan based on sustainable development and climate-change-resilient mitigation
proposals.
Abstract: Emerging economies are in an almost winless situation: they would benefit from improving
the extremely poor economic situation, making them self-reliant and economically productive.
However, the poor fight for daily survival and, therefore, cannot afford to improve themselves. This
article describes the state of the “Grande Hotel” in the city of Beira, Mozambique, built-in Portuguese
colonial times, a real vertical shanty building that is occupied by approximately 1000 inhabitants
trapped in poverty. To carry out any constructive intervention in a building or an urban complex,
it is necessary to carry out a rehabilitation project that is developed based on a diagnosis of the
building understudy, its main deteriorations, the causes, mechanisms of action, evolution, and
possible treatments to be used for its repair. Analysis methods are necessary for the conservation
of buildings since trying to stop, or correct buildings’ deterioration without a diagnosis of their
problems or a prognosis on their evolution is a risky procedure with a high percentage of failure
chances. The use of an appropriate methodology for diagnosing the damage present in the “Grande
Hotel” and its prediction of evolution and development should directly impact a better quality of
rehabilitation projects in the neighborhood where the building is located.
Abstract: Having in mind the objectives of the United Nations Development Agenda 2030, which
refers to the sustainable principles of a circular economy, it is urgent to improve the performance of the
built environment. The existing buildings must be preserved and improved in order to reduce their
environmental impact, in line with the need to revert climate change and reduce the occurrence of
natural disasters. This work had as its main goal to identify and define a methodology for promoting
the rehabilitation of buildings in the Ponte Gêa neighborhood, in the city of Beira, Mozambique,
with an emphasis on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and construction and demolition waste
management. The proposed methodology aims to create a decision support method for creating
strategic measures to be implemented by considering the three specific domains—energy, water,
and waste. This model allows for analyzing the expected improvement according to the action
to be performed, exploring both individual and community solutions. It encompasses systems of
standard supply that can reveal greater efficiency and profitability. Thus, the in-depth knowledge of
the characteristics of urban space and buildings allows for establishing guidelines for the renovation
process of the neighborhood.
The purpose of this article is to review the literature related to urbanism and climate change. First, an overview
of climate change policies is presented. A review of articles published in recent years that examine the various
research subareas related to urbanism climate change and the present pandemic situation is performed. The
concepts of green and biophilic urbanism have been growing and getting strength, as a holistic concept for tomorrows sustainable urban areas based on the consistent and safe use of energy, soil, water, green spaces,
materials, and mobility. These new trends are based on social needs, with integrated strategies and policies that combine adaptation and mitigation to face urban growth’s negative impact. The review focused on articles
published in the last 20 years with the keywords “urbanism” and “climate change”. This literature review became evident that there is a gap in urban studies about interdisciplinary research.