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A holistic framework to improve urban flood management in cities with informal settlements

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Urban flooding is being exacerbated by climate change and rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements often disproportionately experience the negative impacts of flooding due to their location, perceived transience, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. This study sought to develop a novel and holistic framework which policy makers, engineers and other stakeholders can use to design and implement more inclusive urban flood management (UFM) in informal settlements. A systematic review was conducted and five key themes relevant to UFM in informal settlements were identified: governance, community capacity, resilience, perception of floods, and future thinking. These themes were then transformed into a framework that captures their interconnectedness. A discussion then highlights the challenges that may occur when applying this framework to informal settlements, emphasizing the need for pragmatism.

Source: Environmental Research Infrastructure and Sustainability

DOI: 10.1088/2634-4505/adc32f

Authors: Hannah Tillermuir, Lara Carboni, Cody Hotchin, Harrison Lal, Rosie Morrison

Institution: RMIT University

Language: English

Topic: Flood Risk Assessment and Management

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,515