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The implications of population growth and climate change on sustainable development in Bangladesh
(AOSIS, 2019)
Bangladesh is characterised by its large population on a small land, rapid and unplanned urbanisation, rising urban inequalities, food and nutritional insecurity and lower level of resilience to climate change. These ...
Impacts of flood disasters in Nigeria: a critical evaluation of health implications and management
(OASIS, 2019)
Floods lead to tremendous losses of property, infrastructure, business and increased risk of diseases. Floods are also the most frequent natural disasters, affecting over 2.8 billion people in the world and causing over ...
Considering flood risk in spatial development planning: a land use conflict analysis approach
(OASIS, 2019)
Flooding is the predominant natural hazard observed in Africa, and it often leads to damage to property and losses in human lives. To ensure that the detrimental effects of flooding are kept to a minimum, flood-prone areas ...
The role of traditional leadership in disaster management and disaster risk governance: a case of Ugu District Municipality by-laws
(OASIS, 2019)
Section 151(2) of the Constitution empowers municipalities in South Africa to pass disaster management-related by-laws. Such by-laws should be specific on the role of traditional leaders, owing to their authority and ...