Loss and Damage in Informal Urban Settlements: Study Report

Mirwald, Magdalena, Van Schie, Douwe, Sandholz, Simone, Bananayo, Phillip Bonera, Turmena, Lucas, Abbas, Syed Muhammad Jaffar, Perennia, Nabiyya, Kibii, Caroline, Ramos-Galvez, Alejandra, Kreft, Soenke and van der Geest, Kees (2024). Loss and Damage in Informal Urban Settlements: Study Report. Bischöfliches Hilfswerk Misereor e. V..

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    Author Mirwald, Magdalena
    Van Schie, Douwe
    Sandholz, Simone
    Bananayo, Phillip Bonera
    Turmena, Lucas
    Abbas, Syed Muhammad Jaffar
    Perennia, Nabiyya
    Kibii, Caroline
    Ramos-Galvez, Alejandra
    Kreft, Soenke
    van der Geest, Kees
    Title Loss and Damage in Informal Urban Settlements: Study Report
    Publication Date 2024-10
    Place of Publication Aachen
    Publisher Bischöfliches Hilfswerk Misereor e. V.
    Pages 137
    Language eng
    Abstract Despite increasing adaptation efforts, climate-induced disasters continue to disproportionately impact urban communities, especially those living in informal settlements where inadequate infrastructure, precarious land tenure, and limited access to basic services exacerbate vulnerabilities. This study investigates how climate-related hazards such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts—contribute to significant economic and non-economic losses and damages (L&D) in informal settlements, based on case studies conducted in São Paulo (Brazil), Jakarta (Indonesia), and. Nairobi (Kenya). Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study draws on field data and insights from 29 interviews with community members, local government representatives, and international experts. It provides a comprehensive assessment of L&D in informal urban settings, identifying the most promising entry points for addressing them. The analysis underscores how pre-existing vulnerabilities and exposure to hazards compound the effects of L&D, in particular on housing, health, and financial security, creating a cycle of cascading impacts for affected communities. The findings highlight critical gaps in current policies and financial mechanisms aimed at addressing L&D, particularly with regard to informal settlements and their dwellers. These gaps persist despite extensive locally led efforts, which while vital, often operate in isolation and are disconnected, lacking integration and recognition from formal urban planning and disaster risk management. The study identifies three key pathways to strengthen L&D financing at the local level: expanding social protection approaches, recognizing the crucial role of community-based organizations and civil society groups, and streamlining funding systems to simplify and ensure easier access for vulnerable communities. The study calls for holistic approaches that address the root causes of vulnerabilities and concludes by offering 20 actionable recommendations for policymakers. These recommendations emphasize the need to enhance local-level data collection, support community-based adaptation efforts, and ensure that financial mechanisms are tailored to meet the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
    Keyword Loss and damage
    Informal urban settlements
    Vulnerability reduction
    Climate justice
    Copyright Holder Bischöfliches Hilfswerk Misereor e. V.
    Copyright Year 2024
    Copyright type Creative commons
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