Summary of urbanization patterns
| Pattern | Impact on wetlands | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Sprawling urbanization | Horizontal expansion causing habitat loss, floodplain development and biodiversity threats | Lagos (Nigeria), Kinshasa (Congo) |
| Densification | Increased pollution, stormwater runoff and stress on adjacent wetlands | Johannesburg (South Africa) |
| Informal settlements | Pollution, waste accumulation and habitat degradation | Korle Lagoon (Accra) |
| Fragmented urbanization | Fragmentation of wetland habitats reducing ecological connectivity | Sakumo Lagoon (Ghana), Ndiaël Basin (Senegal) |
| Pattern | Impact on wetlands | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Sprawling urbanization | Horizontal expansion causing habitat loss, floodplain development and biodiversity threats | Lagos (Nigeria), Kinshasa (Congo) |
| Densification | Increased pollution, stormwater runoff and stress on adjacent wetlands | Johannesburg (South Africa) |
| Informal settlements | Pollution, waste accumulation and habitat degradation | Korle Lagoon (Accra) |
| Fragmented urbanization | Fragmentation of wetland habitats reducing ecological connectivity | Sakumo Lagoon (Ghana), Ndiaël Basin (Senegal) |
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