Implementation of a new model for decision-making in refugee camps.

Currently, numerous refugee camps are inappropriately constructed from the standpoint of occupant satisfaction, environmental considerations, secondary hazards, and cultural aspects. At the same time, several countries, such as Iran, face the constant risk of high-intensity earthquakes in critical locations such as the capital, Tehran. In all these cases, agile tools and methods are urgently needed to determine the best type of construction and the location of housing after a disaster—a need that may decide the fate of tens of thousands of displaced people in a matter of hours. This project was supported by the Cooperation Center for Development (CCD) and the Islamic Azad University of Tehran (Iran). This research primarily contributes to SDG11 by equipping cities in areas prone to dangerous natural phenomena with tools to reduce their vulnerability and mitigate potential risks. In this sense, the project seeks to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable while also building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. It also contributes to SDG17.