Development — definition?
Process of improving living conditions.
Inequalities — role?
Disparities in wealth and resources.
Urbanization — process?
Population shift from rural to urban areas.
Transition énergétique — mechanism?
Shift to renewable, cleaner energy sources.
Industrialization — effect?
Economic growth and urban expansion.
Urban disparities — cause?
Unequal development and infrastructure.
Ecological transition — goal?
Reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices.
Energy constraints — examples?
Resource limits, environmental impacts, tech limits.
Regional disparities — difference?
Development gaps between regions and cities.
Sustainable development — balance?
Economic, social, environmental needs.
Periurban zones — location?
Transitional areas around cities.
Environmental challenges — include?
Climate change, pollution, deforestation.
Energy transition — importance?
Mitigates climate change, ensures sustainable energy.
Development model — stages?
Agriculture, industrial, knowledge-based economies.
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