LAND4FLOOD calls and up-dates
Paper: On the right track of flood planning policy? Land uptake in Central-European floodplains (1990–2018)
Title: On the right track of flood planning policy? Land uptake in Central-European floodplains (1990–2018) Abstract: Floods continue to remain among the costliest disasters worldwide and especially in Europe. Among the major causes of flooding are human impacts on water retention in catchments and extensive alterations to floodplains. While several policies and instruments have been […]
Paper: Natural/Small Water Retention Measures: Their Contribution to Ecosystem-Based Concepts
Title: Natural/Small Water Retention Measures: Their Contribution to Ecosystem-Based Concepts Abstract: The increasing incidence of droughts and heavy rainfall events is exacerbating conflicts between human and environmental demands for water. However, through providing multiple water-related ecosystem services and benefits simultaneously, Natural/Small Water Retention Measures (NSWRM) can mitigate such competing claims. Thus, they also contribute to […]
Paper: Multidimensional resilience – flood recovery on private land
Title: Multidimensional resilience – flood recovery on private land Abstract: Flood damages are increasing and thus flood resilience is gaining importance. Various definitions of resilience and the identification of different resilience dimensions have been the focus of past research, but there is a lack of understanding how these dimensions systemically interrelate. Using an exploratory research design, […]
LAND4CLIMATE Horizon Europe project
In 2023-2027 several LAND4FLOOD partners will participate in Horizon Europe called LAND4CLIMATE which aims to deploy and demonstrate the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS) on private land. For more information see the project webpage: https://land4climate.eu/.
Paper: Mitigation of Concurrent Flood and Drought Risks Through Land Modifications: Potential and Perspectives of Land Users
Title: Mitigation of Concurrent Flood and Drought Risks Through Land Modifications: Potential and Perspectives of Land Users Abstract: Modifications to land can serve to jointly reduce risks of floods and droughts to people and to ecosystems. Whether land modifications are implemented will depend on the willingness and ability of a diversity of actors. This article reviews […]
2023 LAND4FLOOD conference in Dortmund
27-29 September 2023 Land is essential for flood risk management. Especially nature-based solutions require more land. This land is often in private ownership. The relations between land and flooding are discussed by the LAND4FLOOD community. LAND4FLOOD is a task force of the International Water Resource Association. On 27-29 September, the LAND4FLOOD conference was held at […]