NATURAL RISKS
KENYA
Mombasa
2024 – 2025
Funding
Recipient(s)
Government of Kenya
Assignee
Egis
Project summary
The project aims to strengthen climate resilience by prioritizing flood and erosion reduction strategies, with a focus on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). Mombasa, a key economic hub in Kenya, faces rapid urbanization and increased vulnerability to coastal erosion and flooding. The project includes the assessment of current and future risks, the consolidation of socio-economic and environmental data, and the projection of urban development scenarios to guide interventions.
The project conducts a risk analysis that integrates both structural and non-structural solutions and collaborates with local stakeholders to develop a Strategic Investment Plan focusing on cost-effective and sustainable options. This plan will support urban and coastal resilience in alignment with Mombasa’s Climate Action Plan, while providing co-benefits for biodiversity and coastal tourism. The results will inform dialogue between the World Bank and the Kenyan government, preparing Mombasa for a more resilient future.
Tasks carried out by Ecoresil
Production of a comprehensive database on assets, population vulnerability, and socio-economic factors to support risk evaluation
Detailed risk assessment for floods and erosion, using risk indicators and a spatial multi-criteria analysis
Prioritization of interventions with cost-benefit analyses, emphasizing nature-based solutions and stakeholder engagement
Development of an interactive dashboard for results visualization (using Power BI)
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