Droughts and floods are weather-related hazards affecting cities in all climate zones and
causing human deaths and material losses on all inhabited continents. The aim of this article …

Hydro-meteorological risk (HMR) management involves a range of methods, such as
monitoring of uncertain climate, planning and prevention by technical countermeasures, risk …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) can protect, manage and restore natural or modified
ecosystems. They are a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to address societal …

Landslides are abundant in mountainous regions. They are responsible for substantial
damages and losses in those areas. The A1 Highway, which is an important road in Algeria …

In north of Iran, flood is one of the most important natural hazards that annually inflict great
economic damages on humankind infrastructures and natural ecosystems. The Kiasar …

There is increasing global interest in employing nature-based solutions, such as
reforestation and wetland restoration, to help reduce water risks to economies and society …

Rapid urbanisation and climate change are two major trends in Africa in need of further
investigation. In this paper, the urban thermal environment and vegetation abundance in …

Land-use suitability analysis is of significance for the planning and management of cities.
The main objective of this study was to develop a spatial model for land suitability …

Urban areas face several environmental problems and risks related to water management,
such as floods and degradation of water quality, enhancing population vulnerability and …

Forecasting meteorological and hydrological drought using standardized metrics of rainfall
and runoff (SPI/SRI) is critical for the long-term planning and management of water …