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    Tag: flooding

    Managing dynamic flood risks in an urbanizing world

    Rebecca E. Morss Boulder, USA Despite extensive resources spent on flood mitigation and preparedness, floods continue to have disastrous impacts. Property losses from flooding are growing, and… Read more “Managing dynamic flood risks in an urbanizing world”

    February 21, 2017February 16, 2017 by UGEC Viewpoints

    Planning for climate justice in American cities

    Chingwen Cheng Arizona State University, USA In recent years, climate justice has been intensively discussed in a global context (e.g., United Nations Climate Change Conferences) and in… Read more “Planning for climate justice in American cities”

    August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

    The effectiveness of early warning systems in the management of urban flooding in Nigeria

    Felix Olorunfemi, Femi Olokesusi & Andrew Onwuemele Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Nigeria Nigeria is a disaster-prone country. The frequency and intensity of disasters arising… Read more “The effectiveness of early warning systems in the management of urban flooding in Nigeria”

    October 19, 2015January 12, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

    Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?

    Robert McDonald The Nature Conservancy, USA There has been an explosion of interest in the idea of “urban resilience”. The Rockefeller Foundation was excited enough about the… Read more “Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?”

    July 9, 2015May 4, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

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