Urban anthropization: community vulnerability and resilience to flood hazards in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Gilbert Mubalama Mugisho,
Davier Pierre Swedi,
Pamphile Matabaro Enock
et al.
Abstract:The effects of the 2020 floods in Uvira were exacerbated by urban anthropization and climate change. Floods are causing severe human, material, economic, and environmental losses as well as affecting socioeconomic and ecological systems beyond the affected community's ability. The purpose of this study was to analyze land use changes in Uvira from 1995 to 2021 and to assess the vulnerability and effectiveness of the community's resilience strategies in response to both the impact of flooding and the risk of fu… Show more
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