MODELLING TO FLOODING CRISIS IN THE NEW JUABEN MUNICIPALITY.

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.