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The Future of Water in African Cities

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approach to growth, fostered by IUWM, might be more adaptive and suited to help cope with an uncertain growth pattern. Coastal cities like Lagos or Luanda (see Figure 3.7) will face additional challenges related to urban growth. Future urban water management plans will not only have to consider water resources and supply but also address vulnerable storm surge and flood areas and the impact of future Figure 3.7 Illustrations of Future Urban Extent for Two Coastal Cities (Top Panels) in Areas Vulnerable to Flooding from Rising Sea Level (Bottom Panels)

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