Indonesia Launches National Urban Flood Resilience Project
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Aims to mitigate the impact of urban flooding in key areas.
By Anya Sharma | JAKARTA – 2025/06/30 07:17:15
The government of INDONESIA has announced the commencement of the National Urban Flood Resilience Project (NUFReP).This initiative, backed by the World Bank, seeks to enhance the country’s ability to withstand and recover from urban flooding events.
The project, officially titled “Indonesia: National Urban Flood Resilience Project (NUFReP),” will focus on implementing comprehensive strategies to reduce flood risks in vulnerable urban centers across the EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC region.
Project Goals and Objectives
“The project will focus on implementing comprehensive strategies to reduce flood risks.”
nufrep aims to achieve several key objectives,including:
- Improving flood forecasting and early warning systems.
- Enhancing drainage infrastructure in urban areas.
- Promoting community-based flood preparedness programs.
- Strengthening institutional capacity for flood risk management.
The project’s procurement plan outlines the various contracts and activities required to achieve these goals. These include infrastructure advancement, technology acquisition, and consulting services.
Expected Outcomes
The prosperous implementation of NUFReP is expected to yield significant benefits for INDONESIA, including:
- Reduced economic losses from flood damage.
- Improved public health and safety.
- Enhanced resilience of urban communities.
- Strengthened capacity for sustainable urban development.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is urban flood resilience?
- Urban flood resilience is the ability of a city to withstand, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of flooding.
- What are the key components of NUFReP?
- The key components include improving flood forecasting, enhancing drainage infrastructure, and promoting community preparedness.
- What are the expected benefits of nufrep?
- The expected benefits include reduced economic losses, improved public health, and enhanced community resilience.
Sources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Flood Insurance
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Flood Safety
- World Bank – Disaster Risk Management Overview
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) – Disaster Statistics
- Nature Climate Change – Increasing flood exposure and climate change
- OECD – Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management
- Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) – Return on Investment in Disaster Risk Reduction
