DW Angola — Enviromental Risk Maps

Enviromental Risk Maps

Saturday, 5 March, 2016

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Climate Change

Risk maps in the form of posters (see below) and physical planning information were co-produced and validated with the participation of local communities and municipal government administrations on-the ground. The posters are essential tools now being used to plan adaptation strategies to reduce climate risks in vulnerable urban communities.

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Environmental vulnerability and settlement adaptation in Cabinda

Date: Thursday, 4 August, 2016

Cabinda has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of houses increasing by about 4% each year between 2012 and 2015. Many poorer people have been forced to occupy low cost land where there is a risk of flooding and erosion. Socio-economic conditions are challenging in these low income housing zones, and irregular, intense rains frequently lead to flooding. Climate change may result in...

Environmental vulnerability and settlement adaptation in Lobito and Catumbela

Date: Tuesday, 2 August, 2016

Lobito’s population has increased rapidly in recent decades. Most new-comers have occupied low cost land where there is a risk of land-slides and flooding. Socio-economic conditions are challenging in these low-income housing zones. Irregular, intense rains frequently lead to flooding. Climate change may result in more frequent and intense flooding, and sea level rise will pose further risks to...

Socio-economic and environmental vulnerability in Luanda

Date: Friday, 1 July, 2016

Luanda’s population has increased rapidly to about 7 million people in 2016. Most new-comers have occupied low cost land where there is a risk of flooding and erosion. Socio-economic conditions are challenging in these low-income housing zones. Irregular, intense rains frequently lead to flooding. Climate change may result in more frequent and intense flooding, and sea level rise will pose...

Environmental vulnerability and settlement adaptation in Benguela

Date: Thursday, 3 March, 2016

Benguela’s population has increased rapidly in recent decades. Most new-comers have occupied low cost land where there is a risk of flooding and erosion. Socio-economic conditions are challenging in these low-income housing zones. Irregular, intense rains frequently lead to flooding. Climate change may result in more frequent and intense flooding, and sea level rise will pose further risks to...