Abstract:
Flooding is a major environmental hazard that affects many countries across the globe, including
Ghana. In recent years, Ghana has experienced an increase in floods, particularly in urban areas.
This study aims to apply systems thinking to model the flooding crisis in the New Juaben
Municipality. The research design adopts a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and
quantitative methods to gather data. The sources of data for the research include quantitative data
collection methods. The population of the study will consist of staff from the New Juaben
Municipal Assembly and NADMO in the New Juaben Municipality. Data collection will involve
administering questionnaires. The study had three objectives that was used to address the
flooding crisis in the New Juaben Municipalities. The study objectives were to; identify the
various factors that contribute to the flooding crisis in the New Juaben Municipality, establish
the causal interrelations among the various factors that contribute to flooding in the New Juaben
Municipality using a system thinking approach and propose effective solutions to the flooding
crisis in the New Juaben Municipality. The paper underscores the need for a resilient and
sustainable environment in New Juaben Municipality, capable of managing and minimizing the
adverse effects of flooding. These recommendations strive to address the whole system
contributing to the flooding crisis, tackling each element in a way that acknowledges and
preserves their inter-connectivity.
