Sustainable futures in Southern Africa’s mountains: multiple perspectives on an emerging city

The sustainable development of cities in mountainous regions can be challenging. It requires an understanding of several factors that pertain to geographic, political, economic, environmental, and socio-cultural influences. This article provides insights from researchers into the challenges of Phuthaditjhaba, a city in the Maloti-Drakensberg mountains of South Africa. The article is a review of the book 'Sustainable Futures in Southern Africa's Mountains: Multiple Perspectives on an Emerging City,' edited by Andrea Membretti, Sue Jean Taylor, and Jess L. Delves.