Climate Change Adaptation in Lusaka, Zambia

Download or read book Climate Change Adaptation in Lusaka, Zambia written by Danny M. Simatele and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Lusaka, weather-related events - such as severe floods, extreme temperatures, as well as cold spells - have become more frequent and intense. This has had serious consequences on the urban poor and their assets in Kalingalinga and Linda Compounds. Severe flooding (resulting from heavy precipitation) has been identified as the single most challenging weather condition facing the urban poor in the two informal settlements