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제목 | Strengthening Bangkok’s Early Warning System to respond to climate induced flooding |
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This technical assistance advances the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Industry, innovation and infrastructureGoal9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities and communitiesGoal11 Sustainable cities and communities Climate actionGoal13 Climate action This Technology Transfer Advances Thailand's
ContextAs a coastal megacity, Bangkok faces increased climate-related risks such as rising sea levels and an increased frequency of extreme weather events. Costs on infrastructure and the economy from major flooding events could run into the billions of dollars, with urban poor populations likely to be the hardest hit. For Bangkok to address future climate related risks, sound urban environmental management is crucial. Groundwater pumping, dumping of solid waste into city canals and waterways, clogged drainage systems, and deforestation in the upper watershed all contribute to urban flooding. Better management of these urban environmental issues will help manage future climate-related impacts. CTCN Support RequestedTechnology transfer and capacity building in advanced urban storm water management, applied to the complex and challenging drainage network of Bangkok via the following:
Specific activities include:
Relevant Technologies and ApproachesExpected BenefitsThe activity will enhance the skills and competences within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
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