Head Above Water: São Tomé and Príncipe's Path to Flood Resilience

This story map illuminates ​São Tomé and Príncipe's proactive approach to addressing increasing flood impacts and the complex challenges posed by ​such climate risks. Highlighting the socio-economic fallout, it emphasizes the population's vulnerability, particularly in ​terms of coastal livelihoods, ​transport, and ​housing. The story map also showcases joint efforts by government, NGOs, and communities to boost local preparedness measures, accelerate flood protection investments, and enhance risk communication initiatives. As a strategic resource, it helps stakeholders, including officials and development partners, to recognize the importance of resilience-building initiatives and the progress São Tomé and Príncipe are making toward a more livable and resilient future.