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Flood Resilience Decision Toolkit for Coastal Critical Infrastructure in India
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: Critical Infrastructure Assessment Toolkit to Support Decision Making towards Flood Resilience in Coastal Cities
The project enhances coastal flood resilience by assessing critical infrastructure, including hospitals and emergency shelters, vital to disaster response.
In Kochi, India, ward-level flood risk indices (hazard, vulnerability, exposure) will be developed, alongside an ‘Assessment Toolkit’ to evaluate infrastructure availability, safety, and functionality.
Key outputs, including infrastructure distribution and travel-time maps, will empower Urban Local Bodies to make informed, data-driven decisions for preparedness, emergency planning, and long-term recovery.
vulnerable to floods
exposed to flooding
risks
Impact and Key Findings
1
The toolkit empowers urban local bodies in coastal cities to make data-driven decisions that strengthen the resilience and accessibility of critical infrastructure, ensuring more effective flood preparedness, response, and recovery for vulnerable communities
2
The project analyzes ward-level flood risk and infrastructure performance to inform strategic investments in shelters and healthcare facilities, enhancing protection for vulnerable populations and boosting disaster preparedness across high-risk coastal zones.
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The replicable methodology supports scalable flood preparedness in coastal cities, aligning with national resilience and climate adaptation goals, optimizing infrastructure planning, resource allocation, and safeguarding vulnerable communities through data-driven strategies across high-risk urban regions.
