Niger: Niamey charts a path towards improved urban resilience

Niamey’s city authorities and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction organized an assessment to strengthen local capacity to manage disaster risks. The initiative addresses threats including flooding, drought, extreme heat and desertification in Niger’s capital. With an estimated 200,000 residents exposed to flooding each year, better understanding these risks can help guide efforts to protect communities and improve the city’s resilience.

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