Disaster risk reduction is an essential element of sustainable urban development. ​And in many cities, the biggest disaster risk comes in the form of flooding. That's certainly the case in Curitiba, Brazil. 

Our correspondent Paulo Cabral shows us how Curitiba has mitigated flooding through the strategic planning of urban lakes and green spaces.

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