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Rising Urban Flood Risk and Exposure under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways in Greater Accra Ghana

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  • Siabi, Ebenezer K.
  • Kabo-bah, Amos T.
  • Akpoti, Komlavi

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Anornu, Geophrey K.
  • Mortey, Eric

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Awafo, Edward A.
  • Derkyi, Nana S. A.
  • Ofosu, Eric Antwi

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Yazdanie, Mashael

    (International Water Management Institute)

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  • Siabi, Ebenezer K. & Kabo-bah, Amos T. & Akpoti, Komlavi & Anornu, Geophrey K. & Mortey, Eric & Awafo, Edward A. & Derkyi, Nana S. A. & Ofosu, Eric Antwi & Yazdanie, Mashael, 2026. "Rising Urban Flood Risk and Exposure under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways in Greater Accra Ghana," Papers published in Journals (Open Access), International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:iwt:jounls:183134
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-47979-5
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