ARIMA

Overview

Description

The ‘Assessment and Simulation of Present and Future Multi-hazard Risk in the Marrakesh-Safi Region’ (ARiMA) project developed a spatial multi-hazard risk information platform (MRIP) for the benefit of Marrakech-Safi regional stakeholders. It is based on innovative risk assessment and simulation methods. The platform provides spatial information on current and future multi-hazard risks for the vulnerable social-ecological system within the Marrakech-Safi region.

The project involved developing and implementing innovative scientific methods to assess current multi-hazard hotspots (flood, drought, erosion) and simulate future risk scenarios. It took stock of existing disaster risk reduction strategies and proposed complementary solutions. Existing disaster risk management capabilities were assessed, and strengthened where needed.

ARiMA provided regional experts with the necessary skills to conduct risk assessments and integrate risk information more systematically in their day-to-day planning. It helped them better prepare for future hazards by improving planning and prioritisation of preventive measures in order to reduce loss and damage for people, property, important economic sectors (particularly agriculture), and critical infrastructure in the region.

The MRIP enables regional beneficiaries (e.g. hydraulic, urban, civil protection and agricultural agencies) to integrate risk information and assessments into their risk-management strategies, and has increased their capacity to define preventive measures against the most relevant regional hazards (i.e. floods, droughts, erosion associated with flash floods).

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