Examining current landslide risk management technologies and their implications for land use planning and design of disaster resilient futures in landslide prone areas

Abstract

Recent decades have shown an alarming increase in disaster occurrences, especially compound and cascading events, along with significant economic losses. This situation highlights the necessity for effective disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. This study explores recent literature to understand the evolving nature of landslide disasters, identifies existing technologies, and investigates their integration into land use frameworks, particularly in areas prone to landslides, to promote sustainable futures. The study systematically reviews the literature to analyze existing landslide management technologies and their integration into land use frameworks, particularly in vulnerable regions. The findings show significant disparities in landslide research, with Asia, especially China, India, and Nepal, taking the lead in scholarship, while Africa remains under-represented despite facing severe risks. The study reveals key factors that contribute to landslide vulnerability, such as inadequate land tenure security and fragmented recovery policies. This study explores community coping mechanisms and resilience pathways, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and participatory governance in disaster management. The study concludes that a collaborative approach integrating technological innovation, fair land-use practices, and local knowledge systems is essential for creating disaster-resilient futures. This study provides recommendations to enhance resilience in landslide-prone areas, emphasizing community-led initiatives and cross-sectoral coordination.