Developing Innovative Strategies for Flood Resilient Cities: Policy Options for Effective Implementation of Hyogo Framework for Action in Asia and the Pacific

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations Publications Staff, Corporate Author.

Series:

Water Resources Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Flood control.

City planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (48 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2011

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This publication by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) examines the challenges and strategies for managing urban flood risks in Asia and the Pacific. It discusses the impacts of urban development and climate change on flood risks and highlights innovative strategies for effective flood management. The report includes case studies from the region and emphasizes the importance of adaptive management frameworks and conducive policy environments for disaster mitigation. The intended audience includes policymakers, urban planners, and disaster risk management professionals seeking to enhance urban resilience and sustainable water management. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

Table of contents

1. Overview of issues and challenges in urban flood management in Asia and the Pacific

2. Formulation of innovative strategies for effective urban flood management

3. Innovative strategies for effective flood management

4. Policy options for effective flood management and flood resilience of cities

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Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210549295

9210549295