Risk-Informed Urban Development
Lessons learned from the urban sector in which measures based on the guiding principle of RIUD have been implemented at the national and/or subnational level of SADC
12 December 2023
German Cooperation, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM)
English
Report
Africa
The report titled Risk-Informed Urban Development addresses rapid urbanisation in Africa, particularly within SADC's 16 Member States, where cities are experiencing exponential growth, leading to increased vulnerability to disaster risks. Despite low greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is highly susceptible to climate change and other risk drivers. The report emphasises the need for risk-informed development that integrates disaster risk reduction with sustainable development practices, addressing systemic risks and inequalities. It synthesises lessons learned across five key areas and offers recommendations for SADC to enhance resilience and urban planning:
- Legal frameworks
- Actionable programmes
- Funding
- Risk assessment
- Data management
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