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Strengthening Urban Climate Resilience: Socio-Economic and Institutional Drivers among Refugee Populations in Lilongwe, Malawi

Authors and Collaborators: Milemo Lusambya, Let’s Be Transformed University Alphonsine Chalungu, Let’s Be Transformed University Steven Mbale, Let’s Be Transformed University Summary: Urban refugees face compounded climate vulnerabilities that remain poorly understood. While 71% of the world’s 35 million refugees now live in cities, research examining how socio-economic and institutional factors shape their climate resilience is virtually […]

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Assessing Village and Savings Associations (VSLA’s) Contribution to Urban Resilience: Evidence from Northern Ghana

Authors and Collaborators: Zachary Pealore Richard Adusei Zuweira Yakubu Adonija Basig Loriba Summary: This study explores the role of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in enhancing urban resilience to climate change in Northern Ghana, focusing on the cities of Tamale and Bolgatanga. Drawing from a mixed-methods approach involving 600 survey respondents (300 VSLA members and 300 non-members),

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Evaluating the Multiplier Effect of Micro-Insurance on Climate Resilience among Motorcycle Taxi Drivers in Dar es Salaam

Authors and Collaborators: Enock Mwakalila, Mzumbe University Theobald Frank Theodory, Mzumbe University Selela Mwakalila, University of Dar es Salaam-Business School Summary: This study investigates the multiplier effect of micro-insurance on climate resilience and socio-economic stability among motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) drivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Boda-boda drivers are among the most climate-exposed in the informal sector. They frequently experience income disruptions

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Socio-Economic Pathways to Urban Climate Resilience: Exploring Governance and Incentives for Equitable Climate Action in Global South Cities

Authors and Collaborators: Sipho Felix Mamba, UNESWA Nosizo Mthupha, Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Mbabane, Eswatini Summary: This study investigates the socio-economic pathways to urban climate resilience in the cities of Mbabane and Manzini, Eswatini, focusing on the role of governance and socio-economic incentives in fostering equitable climate action among marginalized communities. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research

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Connecting Early Warning and Anticipatory Action That Works for All – Panel Discussion Summary

This panel summary captures key insights from a session titled Connecting Early Warning and Anticipatory Action That Works for All convened by the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) at the International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA) Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 October 2025, bringing together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of Early Warning

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Disaster Management and Emergency Response Capability Assessment Indexes in Tanzania; Empirical Evidence from Dar es Salaam City

This study presents an assessment of emergency response capabilities, examining institutional preparedness, coordination mechanisms, resource availability, and operational readiness in disaster contexts. Using a structured capability assessment framework, the research analyzes response systems across key domains. including command and control, communication, logistics, human resources, training, and inter-agency coordination, to identify strengths, critical gaps, and systemic

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Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response Legislations and Strategies Awareness in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam City

This peer-reviewed study examines awareness and compliance with disaster risk management (DRM) and emergency response legislations and strategies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest and fastest-growing city. Based on survey data from 105 respondents and institutional analysis, the research finds that while residents and public officials are generally aware of disaster risks — particularly floods,

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Participatory Planning and Filmmaking for Urban Climate Resilience in Blantyre City, Malawi

Authors and Collaborators: John Aubrey Chirwa, University of East Anglia Summary: This study investigates the role of participatory video in urban planning for climate resilience and risk reduction in a peri-urban area of Blantyre City in Malawi. It examines participation dynamics and participants’ experiences within ​the ​filmmaking process encompassing planning, design, production, content creation, and

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Urban Climate Change Adaptation: Analyzing the Institutionalization Planning Approaches in Tanzania

Authors and Collaborators: Coretha Komba, Mzumbe University Kardo Mwilongo, Mzumbe University Beth Kachota, Mzumbe University Elizabeth Sulle, Mzumbe University Summary: Cities across the globe are facing the impacts of climate change, which have persistently affected both economic growth and natural environments worldwide. This report aims to study the urban climate change adaptation and institutionalization planning approaches in Tanzania.

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Catalytic Tech-Based Participatory Methods To Build Climate Resilience Locally

Authors and Collaborators: Christine Njuhi Muchiri, The Technical University of Kenya Summary: Urban informal settlements are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with extreme weather events exacerbating socio-economic inequalities, displacement, and environmental degradation. This study investigates the catalytic role of low-tech participatory methods in enhancing climate resilience at the local level, using Mathare Informal Settlement in Nairobi,

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