Modelling flood depth, velocity and flow pathways at the scale where impacts occur. A physically based modelling framework producing high-resolution flood hazard information for vulnerable urban and peri-urban settlements. Project
Connecting risk information, trusted communication and timely community action. A people-centred early warning initiative that assesses existing systems and co-designs practical warning pathways for municipalities and vulnerable communities. Project overview
Bringing community knowledge into flood risk evidence and planning. A systematic review and applied participatory mapping programme examining how community knowledge can strengthen inclusive flood risk assessment and urban planning.
Co-designing affordable housing solutions that are safer under flood conditions. A community-grounded housing prototype that combines affordability, local buildability and improved resilience to flooding and related climate hazards. Project overview
Turning municipal preparedness into measurable, actionable evidence. A practical indicator framework and dashboard for assessing municipal flood readiness, identifying gaps and supporting targeted improvements in preparedness, response and recovery. Project
INTRODUCTION The current era is one in which varied forms of human migration, across cities, nations and geopolitical frontiers are redefining the meaning of ‘home’, ‘community’ and ‘belonging’. Durban is
SARChI Chair for Inclusive Cities, School of Built Environment is organising a weeklong GIS basic training for students and early researchers of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
