Urban Risk & Planning

IRP Herald Volume 34 is the knowledge report for the IRP-supported technical sessions at the World Reconstruction Conference 5.

This paper explores the implications of, and establishes a direct trajectory between, work on resilience and recovery interventions on the one hand, and engagement through the Syrian local public service delivery system, on the other.

The paper presents perspectives on the required organizational, regulatory, procedural, and operational environment to implement repair and recovery processes for infrastructure and services.

The paper is part of a series of policy papers developed as part of the Urban Recovery Framework (URF), which explores conditions and recovery options for Syria.

This paper develops a community resilience index for Kerala’s urban flood-prone areas (CRIF) through a rigorous bottom-up approach. Further, the CRIF Index is put into action through a case study of the Kochi Municipal Corporation area.

This is the Urban Recovery Framework that aims to create an enabling environment for more effective recovery in urban areas, affected by natural or man-made crises, including conflict.

This is the Final Report of the Expert Group Meeting on Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery, held on December 2021 (Bilbao, Spain), organized by UN-Habitat with the support of the Government of the Basque Country (Spain).

This document emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental considerations into urban recovery efforts. It aims to enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable practices, and safeguard natural resources.

The Middle East & North Africa Climate Roadmap will bring climate and development together by adopting an economy-wide, whole of government approach to strengthen institutions, overcome barriers to private sector engagement, foster regional integration.

This provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the crisis in Syria on urban heritage, governance challenges, normative frameworks, case studies, policy options, and recommendations for the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage.