WASH Response to Urban Floods Session 0 Introduction and expectations UF01 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training UF

Predicted increase in flood events 2 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training UF The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts: “heavy precipitation events, which are very likely to increase in frequency, will augment flood risk” UF0

3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training UF Predicted increase in urban populations Source: ALNAP, 2009 UF0

Identified need for capacity building in the sector 4 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training UF The Global WASH Cluster Learning Project: “The increased number of earthquakes and floods have brought us all closer to urban environments, yet it is recognised that many agencies lack the skills to effectively address the complex challenges involved” UF0

Aims, objectives and scope 5 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training UF Aim To improve the capacity of WASH practitioners to plan and deliver an effective WASH response in an urban flood setting. Objectives To develop knowledge and understanding about the context and impacts of urban floods, as well as challenges and standards for the response To provide guidelines on key elements of an initial rapid assessment in an urban flood setting To develop understanding about WASH response activities and priorities in an urban flood setting. Scope WASH response, with a particular emphasis on the first phase response (0-2 months) UF0