Strengthening Flood Resilience in Deprived Urban Areas of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: Strengthening Flood Resilience in Deprived Urban Areas of Antananarivo, Madagascar
This project combines urban science, flood risk management, and social equity to support vulnerable communities in Antananarivo’s flood-prone areas.
In many Global South cities, rapid urbanization and weak governance exacerbate flood risks, while poverty limits access to clean water, sanitation, and safe housing.
By developing inclusive, context-specific strategies, the project seeks to strengthen resilience, address systemic challenges, and improve living conditions for those most affected by urban flooding.
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Impact
1
The study revealed diverse community perspectives, providing valuable insights into local social and environmental dynamics. These findings are crucial for equitable, context-specific flood resilience strategies that address the unique challenges in urban areas like Antananarivo.
2
Project findings guide inclusive urban transformation by aligning infrastructure upgrades with the diverse needs of vulnerable communities. This approach strengthens climate resilience and promotes social equity, ensuring sustainable development in flood-prone urban areas while addressing systemic challenges.
3
Prioritizing active community participation in planning and decision-making fosters a sense of ownership, ensures solutions are locally relevant, and enhances long-term resilience to urban flooding and climate challenges, creating more sustainable and adaptive urban environments.
