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Burkina Faso | Cartographie des zones susceptibles d’inondation à Dédougou : Un exemple de préparation aux catastrophes et d’analyse multicritères
Burkina Faso | Cartographie des zones susceptibles d’inondation à Dédougou : Un exemple de préparation aux catastrophes et d’analyse multicritères

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Burkina Faso | Cartographie des zones susceptibles d’inondation à Dédougou : Un exemple de préparation aux catastrophes et d’analyse multicritères

  La cartographie des zones susceptibles d’inondation à Dédougou, réalisée en septembre 2024, constitue un exemple concret de l’utilisation du processus d’analyse hiérarchique (Analytic Hierarchy Process, AHP) combiné aux Systèmes d’Information Géographique (SIG) pour la gestion des risques de catastrophes naturelles. Cette approche permet d’identifier les zones les plus vulnérables aux inondations dans la commune […]

Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response
Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response

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Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sudan | Supporting Humanitarian Response

Sudan faces recurring floods that severely impact local communities, especially in vulnerable regions such as North Darfur, West Darfur, Sennar, Blue Nile, and Khartoum. To support humanitarian efforts, IMPACT Initiatives, via its REACH Initiative has developed flood susceptibility maps using advanced multi-criteria analysis. These maps highlight high-risk areas, helping humanitarian actors prioritize interventions, better allocate […]

Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi

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Sri Lanka | Key Insights on the impact of natural hazards on livelihoods and displacement in Karachchi, Kilinochchi

 Karachchi  in Kilinochchi District faces severe challenges as natural hazards, including floods and human-elephant conflict, increasingly affect agriculture and fishing livelihoods. With a high dependency on these sectors, the region is struggling under the weight of mounting disruptions.  The March 2024 Livelihood Resilience Assessment, conducted by IMPACT Initiatives via its initiative AGORA, provides deep insights […]