Social imperatives in creating a flood resilient city: A Case Study of Ethekwini Municipality in South Africa

The case of the eThekwini Municipality, where the city of Durban is located, is a good example of challenges that accrue to the urban areas whenever the discourse turns to climate change and disaster risk management. The following reasons highlight why eThekwini stands out globally in terms of its geographical and socio-economic characteristics as it contends with the effects of urbanization. It is important to note that the population of the municipality is quite heterogeneous, and the area hosts both planned and unplanned urban settlements. The area suffers from flooding and potential future sea level rise effects along its coastline. The objective of this case study will be to identify the measures and difficulties regarding the process of developing a post-flood city based on the qualitative analysis of previous literature and policy evaluations.