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Harry Smith

Dr Harry Smith is an associate professor/reader at the Urban Institute, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on how people produce and manage their built environment. He has collaborated with partners in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

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Commentary/Hillside communities learn to mitigate landslide risks

Every year landslides cause loss of life and damage to property in Colombia. People in informal urban settlements are particularly exposed. With support from local government, researchers, and others, they can understand – and work to mitigate – such risks.