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Developing a Participatory Urban Governance Model to Improve Flood Resilience in Informal Settlements in Accra
09 Apr 2026
Authors and Collaborators: Josephine Agbeko, Michigan Technological University Daniel Shtob, Michigan Technological University Summary: In part due to dire flood risk projections in Accra, Ghana’s capital and largest city, government leaders and co...
Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Urban Resilience
Impact report: Collective action for extreme heat resilience
03 Sep 2026
This report captures the outcomes and impact of the Urban Climate Resilience Program (UCRP) in Australia between 2023 and 2026. It demonstrates how a systemic approach—combining community-led action, innovation, partnerships, and evidence-informed ...
Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Heat Wave, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Public Awareness and Public Education, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Resilience
Case Study
Settlement Approaches in Urban Areas
07 Dec 2017
This Compendium of case studies published by the Global Shelter Cluster aims to contribute to building a body of knowledge to promote and improve the application of settlement based approaches in humanitarian response. This initial collection of case...
Case Study, Urban Resilience