Topics

Flooded VineyardFLOODrisk 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

 


Co-ordinators of
FLOODrisk 2016 include: 
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Key Dates ...


  • Online abstract submission opens

  • Online abstract submission closes

  • Full paper submission opens

  • Notification of acceptance (w/e)

  • Full paper submission closes

  • Early Bird Registration

  • Final paper submission deadline

  • Standard Registration

  • Late Registration

News ...

Survey, Photos and Proceedings

Just over one month ago Lyon became our home for a week, as the Lyon Centre des Congrès hosted FLOODrisk 2016. Now we have all had time to settle back into our daily routines, we'd like to invite you to share your experiences, thoughts and suggestions, so we can make FLOODrisk 2020 even better!

Survey

Our online questionnaire consists of 17 questions, mainly multiple choice,

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FLOODrisk2016 - Evaluation Survey

One month ago Lyon became our home for a week, as the Lyon Centre des Congrès hosted FLOODrisk 2016. Now we have all had time to settle back into our daily routines, we'd like to invite you to share your experiences, thoughts and suggestions, so we can make FLOODrisk 2020 even better!

Survey

Our online questionnaire consists of 17 questions, mainly multiple choice, and s

... Read more