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The practice of organisation development has changed dramaticallyover the years. Enquiries are made into factors that have influencedthose changes and six of the latest trends in…
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The practice of organisation development has changed dramatically over the years. Enquiries are made into factors that have influenced those changes and six of the latest trends in the practice of OD are presented. Implications of the research for OD practitioners are given. The research findings are derived from telephone interviews with 18 highly experienced and respected OD consultants.
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Solomon Asamoah, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Henry Mensah, Bernard Bonney and Divine Kwaku Ahadzie
The study aims to examine the potential benefits of integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) in the housing sector.
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Purpose
The study aims to examine the potential benefits of integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) in the housing sector.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach adopted was a systematic literature review aided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews criteria and the VOSviewer software. Abductive reasoning was used to analyze the collected data, which was then subjected to content analysis through an iterative read-and-review procedure.
Findings
The study identified green walls, indoor greenery, porous pavement and landscaping, rainwater harvesting and water purification and green roofs as elements of buildings where NbS should be incorporated. Although nature-based research on integrated greenery facades and roof applications was noted, rainwater harvesting and water purification-oriented research remained dominant. These findings demonstrate the advantages of implementing NbS in the housing sector, including energy efficiency, environmental development, flood prevention and sustainable water management. Integrating NbS into housing designs can considerably contribute to the creation of more resilient, eco-friendly and comfortable living environments. However, the adoption of NbS faces hurdles, including a lack of awareness, limited policy support and economic constraints.
Practical implications
This study recommends that NbS be mainstreamed into housing development and knowledge exchange opportunities between sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, as well as other regions, to promote the adoption of NbS through research and collaborations. Also, it contributes to the discourse of sustainable affordable housing in the Global South while addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11, 12, 13 and 15. This study offers valuable guidance to stakeholders, thereby fostering the development of more sustainable and resilient housing practices and policies.
Originality/value
The study used VOSviewer software visualization to identify structural patterns and track prominent research frontiers, allowing for a more thorough yet concise mapping and capture of a scientific knowledge domain.
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