Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/315327 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Citation: 
[Journal:] Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change [ISSN:] 1573-1596 [Volume:] 29 [Issue:] 5 [Article No.:] 42 [Publisher:] Springer Netherlands [Place:] Dordrecht [Year:] 2024
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Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht
Abstract: 
Abstract The utilization of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) as Nature-based Solutions (NBS) holds significant promise for enhancing resilience against climate change-induced flooding and promoting community well-being in urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. While existing research predominantly emphasizes technical aspects within the NBS framework, understanding the socio-governance dynamics at the community level is equally imperative, particularly given the decentralized nature of SUDS. This study aims to complement the prevailing technical focus by examining the social dimensions of community governance related to SUDS implementation. Through a literature review, key determinants of social structure influencing successful community governance in SUDS management are identified, and categorized into actors, resources, discourses, and rules of engagement. An innovative assessment framework comprising 65 indicators is proposed to evaluate these determinants, offering a comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners. By integrating social considerations into SUDS management practices, this research seeks to inform policy formulation and strategies tailored to Sub-Saharan African cities, facilitating equitable and participatory urban stormwater management initiatives crucial for addressing climate change challenges.
Subjects: 
Urban Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
Sub-Saharan Cities
Adaptation
Policy Arrangement Approach
Literature review
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