Perspectives on environmental sustainability and land use dynamics in peri-urban interface of Global South

Peri-urban transition drives rapid spatial manifestations and environmental changes at the urban periphery on a global scale. The heterogeneous peripheral morphologies of the Global South depict land use changes, rapid real estate growth, and unplanned development. Peri-urban regions face the challenges of dynamic metropolitan growth and the pressures of globalization. Peri-urban areas differ globally; they differ in economic and social factors. The rural-urban frontier is a complex transition area in the Global South. Peri-urbanisation leads to population expansion, but often, these pressures compromise environmental qualities in the Global South. However, this transition process can be harnessed with the right strategies for positive change. Land use change is a major challenge to sustainability, leading to a decline in agriculture and environmental challenges. This paper addresses sustainable urbanisation as an alternative path for confronting these challenges and fostering sustainability in the Global South.