Navigating Flood Risks, Adaptation Strategies, and the Role of Climate Finance in Building Resilience
By Sarah Njoroge, Principal, Intellecap Advisory Services
In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentless rains have led to catastrophic flooding, disrupting lives and livelihoods. This indiscriminate nature’s fury always hit vulnerable communities hardest—particularly the urban poor and low-income groups who lack the resources to withstand or recover from these disasters. Women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected, facing greater difficulties in responding to and recovering from such calamities.
After the floodwaters recede, these communities face yet another challenge: the onset of the dry season. Areas now submerged under f...
