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FrançaisGlobal Climate Change, Local Impact: Urban Planning and Drainage Solutions for a Flood-Resilient Dubai
Tuesday, 07 May, 2024
In this latest episode of our podcast, moderated by Dr Stephen Wilkinson, Director of Research at UOWD, we delve into the severe rainfall that shook Dubai and its surrounding areas in April 2024.
This podcast's panel brought a wealth of knowledge and experience on urban resilience:
- Dr Hazem Gouda, an Associate Professor in Water Engineering at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, has over 35 years of experience in the water industry in the UK and the UAE, including his recent work on water design for Masdar City.
- Mrs Dima Al Srouri, Founder of Biospheric City Lab and adjunct lecturer in urban planning & development at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, provides insights from her extensive experience in urban strategy and development.
- Dr Stephen Wilkinson, UOWD's Director of Research and an expert in sustainability applied to engineering.
In this episode, the panel discusses:
- The unprecedented and historic nature of the April 2024 rainfall, explaining the meteorological phenomena behind the extreme weather and clarifying that it was a natural event, not influenced by cloud seeding.
- The complexities of attributing such events to climate change and the possibilities of recurrence.
- The challenges posed by dry dust silting the drains prior to heavy rainfall and the design considerations for effective drainage systems, such as pipe gradients, number of drains per area, and design slopes.
- Emerging techniques and technologies globally for minimising flooding impacts, including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), AI in drainage management, water retention and attenuation strategies, and using trees and plants.
- A reflection on the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040 and its implications for the future sustainability and resilience of the city.
This discussion not only explores the immediate effects and responses to the recent flooding but also delves into broader questions of urban planning, technology, and community involvement in building cities that can withstand and thrive amidst the challenges posed by a changing climate. Tune in now for an engaging discussion on the complexities of urban resilience and the innovative strategies essential to safeguarding our city against future extreme weather events.
Speaker:
Dr Stephen Wilkinson
Associate Professor, Director Research
Engineering and Information Sciences
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Speaker:
Mrs Dima Al Srouri
Founder of Biospheric City Lab and
adjunct lecturer in urban planning & development
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Speaker:
Dr Hazem Gouda
Associate Professor,
School of Engineering
University of Wollongong in Dubai
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