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
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