Resilience Campaign for Semi-Basement Residents amid Climate Crisis

UHU(UN-Habitat by U) - Team A, comprised of South Korean college students dedicated to advocating UN-Habitat's mission, is addressing the pressing issue of semi-basement housing in Korea, which is vulnerable to flooding during heavy rains. Their campaign advocates for the adoption of smart street inlets as a solution. After conducting a thorough survey of semi-basement housing, the team intends to raise awareness about the vulnerability of these spaces to climate change-induced disasters. They draw inspiration from global cities striving for inclusive resilience in the face of climate change, urging Korean cities to align their climate response strategies with international standards. Moreover, the team emphasizes the need for smart street inlets in densely populated semi-basement areas prone to flooding. Their report will explore the effectiveness of these systems, based on insights from existing installations in select Seoul areas.