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Leroy Madhosi

Urban planner and sustainability specialist

Bergen, Norway

Writing for YouthShare since November 2025

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Leroy Madhosi is an urban planner and sustainability specialist who designs resilient built environments. He holds a bachelor’s in rural and urban planning from the University of Zimbabwe and a master’s in geographies of sustainable development from the University of Bergen, and works where spatial planning meets environmental stewardship. Based in Bergen, Norway, he works for sustainable cities (SDG 11) and climate action (SDG 13), helping build inclusive communities that balance development and ecological responsibility.

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Climate & environment · 20 November 2025

Sustainability vs human development: navigating the politics of human development and ecology preservation in Harare, Zimbabwe

In Harare, political interests frequently override environmental laws, sacrificing vital wetlands for housing and commercial expansion. This conflict highlights the urgent need for institutional reform to decouple urban planning from political pressure and achieve true sustainability.

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