Urban Flood Management Using Greenery and Detention Ponds in Ghana
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name:Urban Flood Management Using Greenery and Detention Ponds in Ghana
This project examined how urban greenery and detention ponds reduce flooding in Ghana’s Mamahuma Basin.
With rapid urbanization and climate change intensifying flood risks and disruptions, the research assessed these nature-based solutions’ ability to enhance resilience for vulnerable communities and infrastructure.
The findings aim to guide sustainable urban planning, integrating ecological approaches to effectively manage urban floods while fostering long-term environmental and social benefits.
Ghana's flooding
challenges
Ghana each year
Impact
1
Urban greenery and detention ponds are effective nature-based solutions that reduce flood risks by enhancing water absorption and slowing runoff. These eco-friendly strategies offer sustainable flood management, protecting vulnerable areas while promoting environmental resilience and sustainability.
2
Green infrastructure enhances stormwater management by regulating flow rates and minimizing water accumulation, reducing urban flooding risks. These sustainable solutions protect communities and infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing areas, fostering resilience and environmental.
3
These solutions enhance water retention, reducing flood peaks and minimizing severe water buildup. By strengthening urban flood resilience, they support sustainable city development, ensuring long-term environmental stability while reducing risks for communities and infrastructure in flood-prone areas.
