Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Critical and Non-Critical Assets: Building Low Emission Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability Project (B-LEADERS)

The project focuses on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and risks associated with critical and non-critical assets of LASURECO. The Marawi landscape is characterized by a geography of rugged terrain, with a population of approximately 200,000 people. The area is prone to natural hazards such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes. Human-made hazards, including conflict and terrorism, also pose significant risks to the area. Complex hazards, such as climate change and cyber threats, are also identified as potential risks. The vulnerability assessment of LASURECO's critical and non-critical assets reveals that the area is highly vulnerable to natural hazards, particularly floods and landslides. The socio-economic dimension of the assessment highlights the area's limited income and livelihood opportunities, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line. The socio-cultural dimension of the assessment identifies the area's diverse religious and cultural landscape, with a significant presence of Muslim and Christian communities. The institutional and policy dimension of the assessment reveals that LASURECO operates in a complex regulatory environment, with multiple stakeholders and laws and policies governing its operations. The physical dimension of the assessment identifies critical assets of LASURECO, including buildings, computer and IT networks, logistics, and business systems. The risk assessment of LASURECO's critical and non-critical assets reveals that the area is at high risk of natural hazards, particularly floods and landslides. The vulnerability-risk assessment level indicates that non-technical services, such as buildings and logistics, are at high risk, while technical services, such as computer and IT networks, are at moderate risk. The conclusion and recommendations of the assessment highlight the need for LASURECO to develop a resilience compliance plan, emergency restoration plan, and disaster contingency plan to mitigate the risks associated with critical and non-critical assets. The annexes provide detailed information on non-technical services, including buildings, computer and IT networks, logistics, and business systems, as well as technical services, including sub-transmission lines, distribution feeder circuits, and protective equipment. The assessment highlights the need for LASURECO to prioritize the development of economic resilience and sustainability in the area, particularly in the face of natural hazards and human-made threats. The project aims to provide a framework for LASURECO to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks associated with critical and non-critical assets, ultimately contributing to the development of economic resilience and sustainability in the area.