Topics

FLOODrisk 2016 welcomes contributions, and especially interdisciplinary approaches, on the following topics:

Theme 1 Characterising the flood hazard

• Probability of floods and storms
• Climate change
• Performance and behaviour of flood defences
• Hazard analysis and modelling

Theme 2 Characterising the consequences

• Physical, economic and environmental consequences
• Loss-of-life estimation and modelling
• Critical infrastructure and cascading impacts

Theme 3 Characterising the flood risk

• Vulnerability and societal resilience
• Risk perception and communication
• Hazard and risk mapping
• Risk evaluation and assessment

Theme 4 Risk reduction and management

• Long-term protection and prevention measures
• Non-structural measures and instruments
• Management and maintenance of infrastructure
• Public education and engagement
• Learning from past events

Theme 5 Flood event management

• Disaster management and recovery
• Forecasting and warning
• Evacuation and emergency management planning

Theme 6 Decision making, policy and governance

• Policy appraisal, investment planning and decision making tools
• Adaptation to long term change
• Residual risk and insurance
• EU Floods Directive and international basins
• Ethics, equity and social responsibility

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Co-ordinators of
FLOODrisk 2016 include: