A5011385932- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Urban Green Space and Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Smart Parking Systems Research
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Landslides and related hazards
- Disaster Response and Management
- Precipitation Measurement and Analysis
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Hydrology and Drought Analysis
- Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
University College London
2019-2024
Abstract. Reducing disaster risk is critical to securing the ambitions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and natural hazard scientists make a key contribution achieving this aim. Understanding Earth processes dynamics underpins analysis, which (alongside analysis other drivers) informs actions required manage reduce risk. Here we suggest how research can better contribute planning development sustainable resilient communities through improved engagement in reduction (DRR). Building on...
This paper investigates the use of a citizen science approach for air quality monitoring to explore likely pollution impacts new Missing Link #12 road passing through informal settlement Kibera, within Nairobi. Citizen approaches are gaining relevance in thanks advancement environmental technology and opportunities created community-based organizations collect data on low-cost sensors. Fourteen households located proximity Link#12 were equipped with optical particle Data collected indicated...
Drawing on collective experience from ten collaborative research projects focused the Global South, we identify three major challenges that impede translation of sustainability and resilience into better-informed choices by individuals policy-makers in turn can support transformation to a sustainable future. The comprise: (i) converting knowledge produced during successful application; (ii) scaling up time when are short-term potential impacts long-term; (iii) across space, local sites...
Abstract This paper introduces a methodology for characterizing the breadth of natural hazard types, interrelationships, and risk scenarios in Global South urban areas, focusing on Nairobi, Kenya, Istanbul, Türkiye. Our approach involves (a) comprehensive characterization multi‐hazards their interrelationships an setting, (b) collaborative development relevant multi‐hazard with local disaster reduction (DRR) stakeholders, (c) analysis potential integrating these into DRR efforts. Using...
Participatory modelling in water resource management – involving diverse actors what is traditionally a purely analytical process thought to broaden stakeholder engagement and improve outcomes. Further research case studies are required explore the practicalities of integrating meaningful participation within processes sector. may be particular interest context urban informal areas, where confluence climate change, urbanisation contested land requires new methods for planning. This paper...
The increasing number and complexity of urban risk disasters have a significant bearing on the emotional mental wellbeing those who are exposed hamper their responses. Nevertheless, current discourses approaches to increase resilience tend focus broader socio-economic, physical environmental systems. This reflects failure by academic practitioner communities consider potential contribution human interior dimensions in adaptation planning. Concomitantly, growing body knowledge highlights need...
This paper explores the changes in mobility and associated impacts informal settlements arising from COVID-19 measures implemented Kenya. Based on data ten focus group discussions held Kibera, Nairobi, we find that dusk-to-dawn curfew increased costs of travel reduced number journeys access to transport options, with consequent time spent travel. Such led significant loss income opportunities. already existing high level poverty Kibera exacerbated individuals’ economic vulnerability.
This paper introduces a methodology to explore pedestrian accessibility in informal settlements. is applied pandemic intervention sites Nairobi's Kibera area for 3.5 months (14 April 31 July 2020) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Freely available transportation network data and open-source GIS software are utilised. Isochrones, areas of equal travel time, calculated assess (walk times) from 30,231 structures 138 stationary sites. These aid virus control, resource distribution, COVID-related...
This article investigates the wider impacts of community severance associated with road infrastructure development in Nairobi (Kenya), and how impacted local responds and/or adapts to such changes.Today, is experiencing significant stress due inadequate transport services, consequent challenges linked increasing traffic congestion, safety issues transport-related pollution. The study uses an explanatory sequential mixed-method approach comprising a survey 452 households, six focus groups...
Abstract More than a billion people live in densely-populated informal settlements worldwide. Crowded living conditions and limited resources may render these populations vulnerable to the health economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Representative longitudinal survey data are needed accurately measure impacts populations, but such scarce. Using satellite spatial sampling ensure representativeness, we use on 1,033 households comprising 3,681 individuals collected pre- post-pandemic pandemic...
Abstract. Reducing disaster risk is critical to securing the ambitions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and natural hazard scientists make a key contribution achieving this aim. Understanding Earth processes dynamics underpins analysis, which (alongside analysis other drivers) informs actions required manage reduce risk. Here we suggest how research can better contribute planning development sustainable resilient communities through improved engagement in reduction (DRR). Building on...
<p>In this PICO, we outline methods used to inventory the spatial distribution and characteristics of COVID-19 response activities (‘interventions’) in Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya). About 1/8 World’s Population live slums informal settlements. For these people, has presented unique challenges for managing health livelihoods within constraints high-density housing poor-quality infrastructure. In addition, reliable spatial, demographic data is...