Evaluating social learning in England flood risk management: An ‘individual-community interaction’ perspective

This article introduces a sociotechnical framework for conceptualization, design and development of participatory Flood Risk Management (FRM) processes. The framework enables a collaborative modeling approach, in which FRM activities are jointly carried out by authorities responsible for FRM, key stakeholders and the potentially affected citizens. Given the technical and social complexity of FRM, the article argues for adoption of the proposed framework as a means for realizing individual and social learning among all involved actors, which leads to shared understanding of the identified flood risks and potentially to commonly agreed FRM alternatives and strategies. Implementation of the framework critically depends on a web-based collaborative platform – a tool that supports all collaborative modeling activities. The framework is presented from within European context of FRM, but its relevance is broader and it can potentially be adopted in other social and geographical areas.

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Collaborative modelling for active involvement of stakeholders in urban flood risk management

Natural Hazards and Earth System Science ◽

10.5194/nhess-12-2821-2012 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 2821-2842 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

M. Evers ◽

A. Jonoski ◽

Č. Maksimovič ◽

L. Lange ◽

S. Ochoa Rodriguez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Social Learning ◽

Learning Process ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Flood Risk Management ◽

Integrated Analysis ◽

Flood Prediction ◽

Urban Flood ◽

Active Involvement ◽

Collaborative Modelling

Abstract. This paper presents an approach to enhance the role of local stakeholders in dealing with urban floods. The concept is based on the DIANE-CM project (Decentralised Integrated Analysis and Enhancement of Awareness through Collaborative Modelling and Management of Flood Risk) of the 2nd ERANET CRUE funding initiative. The main objective of the project was to develop and test an advanced methodology for enhancing the resilience of local communities to flooding. Through collaborative modelling, a social learning process was initiated that enhances the social capacity of the stakeholders due to the interaction process. The other aim of the project was to better understand how data from hazard and vulnerability analyses and improved maps, as well as from the near real-time flood prediction, can be used to initiate a public dialogue (i.e. collaborative mapping and planning activities) in order to carry out more informed and shared decision-making processes and to enhance flood risk awareness. The concept of collaborative modelling was applied in two case studies: (1) the Cranbrook catchment in the UK, with focus on pluvial flooding; and (2) the Alster catchment in Germany, with focus on fluvial flooding. As a result of the interactive and social learning process, supported by sociotechnical instruments, an understanding of flood risk was developed amongst the stakeholders and alternatives for flood risk management for the respective case study area were jointly developed and ranked as a basis for further planning and management.

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Climate Adaptation Cost for Flood Risk Management in the Netherlands

Storm Surge Barriers to Protect New York City Against The Deluge ◽

10.1061/9780784412527.007 ◽

2012 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jeroen C.J.H. Aerts ◽

Wouter J.W. Botzen

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Climate Adaptation ◽

Flood Risk Management ◽

Adaptation Cost

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The Issues and Challenges of Flood-related Agencies in Malaysia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2069 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (13) ◽

pp. 285-290

Author(s):

Nurul Ashikin Mabahwi ◽

Hitoshi Nakamura

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Publishing House ◽

Flood Risk Management ◽

Communication Problems ◽

Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Government ◽

Open Access Article

Objectives of this study is to identify the real issues and challenges of flood related agencies in Malaysia. By using qualitative thematic analysis, this study found that limited authorities, lack of enforcement power, lack of cooperation among agencies, lack of man-power and assets for logistics, insufficient funding for flood risk management and communication problems are the issues faced by the flood-related agencies. The government needs to solve the issues and challenges in order to strengthen the flood-related agencies capacities.Keywords: flood risk management; flood-related agencies; issues; authorityeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2069

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Hierarchical Structure of the Barriers to Integrated Flood Risk Management in Metro Manila, Philippines by Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach

Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers Ser G (Environmental Research) ◽

10.2208/jscejer.75.i_107 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. I_107-I_114

Author(s):

Jean Margaret R. MERCADO ◽

Akira KAWAMURA ◽

Hideo AMAGUCHI

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Hierarchical Structure ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Flood Risk Management ◽

Structural Modelling ◽

Interpretive Structural Modelling ◽

Metro Manila ◽

Integrated Flood Risk Management ◽

Modelling Approach

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Application of scenario technique in flood risk management

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.2007.540 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 56 (4) ◽

pp. 87-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. Winterscheid

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Flood Control ◽

Flood Damage ◽

Flood Risk Management ◽

Policy Framework ◽

Limited Perspective ◽

Integrated Flood Risk Management ◽

Scenario Technique ◽

Management Cycle

It is now commonly accepted that the management of flood risks has to be fulfilled within an integrated framework. About two decades ago flood risk was managed from a limited perspective predominantly by means of structural measures aimed at flood control. In contrast integrated flood risk management incorporates the complete management cycle consisting of the phases prevention, protection and preparedness. In theory it is a well described concept. In the stage of implementation, however, there is often a lack of support although a consistent policy framework exists. Consequently, the degree of implementation must be rated as inadequate in many cases. In particular this refers to the elements which focus on preparedness and prevention. The study to which this paper refers emphasises the means and potentials of scenario technique to foster the implementation of potentially appropriate measures and new societal arrangements when applied in the framework of integrated flood risk management. A literature review is carried out to reveal the state-of-the-art and the specific problem framework within which scenario technique is generally being applied. Subsequently, it is demonstrated that scenario technique is transferable to a policy making process in flood risk management that is integrated, sustainable and interactive. The study concludes with a recommendation for three applications in which the implementation of measures of flood damage prevention and preparedness is supported by scenario technique.

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