Flood Risk in Humanitarian Settlements: Compendium of Mitigation Measures
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2023-12
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The compendium of flood risk mitigation measures aims to support UNHCR field staff, partners, and other practitioners with an overview of adequate risk mitigation measures against flooding in humanitarian settlements.This compendium supports flood risk mitigation humanitarian settlements by presenting adequate flood risk mitigation measures alongside technical drawings and good practices. It has been developed based on a systematic literature review alongside the consultation of flood risk and humanitarian experts. It is guided by the concept of integrated risk management, which considers the preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural hazards. The introduced measures mainly focus on the phases before a flood event, either caused by heavy rainfall (pluvial floods) or the overflow of a waterbody (riverine floods). Combining various complementing measures is encouraged to ensure the most effective risk mitigation.
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ETH Zurich
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Flood risk management; humanitarian settlements
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09685 - Kaufmann, David / Kaufmann, David
02655 - Netzwerk Stadt u. Landschaft ARCH u BAUG / Network City and Landscape ARCH and BAUG