Urban anthropization: community vulnerability and resilience to flood hazards in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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 st...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gilbert Mubalama Mugisho, Davier Pierre Swedi, Pamphile Matabaro Enock, Marc Irenge Kalembu, Fabrice Nfuamba Lukeba, Stany Vwima Ngezirabona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Environmental Research Communications
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ad23f3