In a significant step toward saving lives in flood-prone urban communities, the INACCT Resilience project launched a flood preparedness video designed specifically for informal settlements in coastal African cities. The video was launched during an in-person training session hosted by ICLEI Africa in Durban, South Africa, where over 100 community members from Pholani Informal Settlement … Continued
The city of Beira in Mozambique has endured extreme flooding events in recent years, most notably during Cyclone Idai in 2019, which resulted in extensive urban and environmental destruction, widespread displacement of residents, and loss of human life. Informal settlements, home to 70% of Beira’s population, face heightened vulnerability. In neighbourhoods such as Mungassa, Ndunda, … Continued
In recent years, the coastal city of Durban (governed by eThekwini Municipality) in South Africa has been impacted by more frequent and intense flooding events. Informal settlements, often located in flood-prone areas with inadequate infrastructure and drainage, are particularly vulnerable. When floods occur, they do not just damage structures; they displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and … Continued
In the face of escalating climate-related disasters, the call for proactive and inclusive resilience planning has never been more urgent.
We are conducting inclusive and co-created research into what climate-resilient measures can and should be implemented in coastal African cities.