Current conceptualizations of nature-based solutions have so far served to characterize—
and reproduce—cost-effective remedies, particularly in cities of the global north. Yet nature …

Climate change resulting from weather conditions has recently attracted global attention and
concern; such variations have impacted architecture and the built environment, especially …

Institutions play crucial roles in addressing and building resilence to climate risks. Whereas
planning for and addressing climate change issues through multilevel goverence (MLG) has …

Green spaces provide flood-regulating functions that help minimize the impact of flooding.
However, in urban Africa, rapid urbanization has led to the decline and deterioration of …

ABSTRACT A study of 46 professional planners across Ghana, found that 60% of those
interviewed are unaware of the prescribed codes of ethics. Respondents identified prevalent …

The occurrence of disasters, specifically flooding, has intensified over the past two decades
in African cities with devastating impacts on people and properties. In Ghana, cities are …

Implementing litter and plastic pollution prevention strategies is essential for cities of
developing countries, mainly due to the prevailing high incidence of littering and the urgent …

This paper adds to existing knowledge about flood management in Accra and contributes
insights into emergency responses to major flood events in a geospatial context. The study …

Implementing litter prevention strategies is essential for cities of developing countries,
especially due to the prevailing high incidence of littering and the urgent need to realize the …

In recent times, global disasters are skyrocketing, especially in the face of climate change.
West Africa, in particular, suffers from several disasters, mainly meteorological (storms) …