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”
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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”
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”
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?”
