scholarly journals Understanding the NEEDS for ACTING: An integrated framework for applying nature-based solutions in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Barros Ramalho Alves ◽  
Slobodan Djordjević ◽  
Akbar A. Javadi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
Hazard Vulnerability ◽  
Flooded Areas ◽  
Flood Prone Areas

Abstract Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) support the provision of multiple benefits for the environment and society. First idealised in 2008, NBS are recommended by worldwide reports and guidelines as strategies to protect, sustainably manage and restore ecosystems. However, their operationalisation is still in the early stages, especially in developing countries, and only a few studies consider their full potential. This article contributes to this context by developing an integrated framework, with spatial and participatory tools, for analysing flood risk mitigation in Brazil. The approach enables a deep understanding of the societal challenges and vulnerabilities of the area (i.e., NEEDS) for subsequently planning the appropriate NBS (i.e., ACTIONS), with the participation of 255 stakeholders of Campina Grande municipality. Results show mappings of flood-prone areas, in which approximately 52% of the flooded areas will have an increase in the future. Hotspots (i.e., hazard, vulnerability, and exposure) are shown and discussed with four application cases. Finally, multiple benefits of seven NBS alternatives are analysed in 53 scenarios of application, in which the higher rates of reductions are found to combined alternatives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of spatially assessing the ‘needs’ and ‘multiple benefits’ of NBS, including reducing vulnerabilities and increment of resilience.

Flood risk mitigation in developing countries: deriving accurate topographic data for remote areas under severe time and economic constraints

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Domeneghetti ◽  
S. Gandolfi ◽  
A. Castellarin ◽  
L. Brandimarte ◽  
G. Di Baldassarre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Topographic Data ◽  
Economic Constraints

scholarly journals Application of HAZUS-MH Flood Model in Developing Countries: The Case of Piura, Peru

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 33-52
Author(s):  
Wan Chantavilasvong ◽  
Leo Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Risk Estimation ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Flood Model ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
The U.S

This research looks at the U.S.’s HAZUS-MH Flood Model and adapts some of its methodologies to Piura, Peru, as an example of many regions around the world with limited technical and capital capacity to estimate inundation risks. Thus, this research proposes an accessible and doable flood risk estimation methodology which takes into account limited available data. The proposed methodology will produce maps of potential inundation areas and monetized damage values from flood scenarios. These outputs can further help local authorities design, decide, and prepare their risk mitigation and adaptation plans for the future.

scholarly journals A review of modelling methodologies for flood source area (FSA) identification

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrie Singh ◽  
David Dawson ◽  
Mark Trigg ◽  
Nigel Wright
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Ground Cover ◽  
Source Area ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Weather Patterns ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Average Annual Loss ◽  
Flood Source ◽  
Modelling Approaches

AbstractFlooding is an important global hazard that causes an average annual loss of over 40 billion USD and affects a population of over 250 million globally. The complex process of flooding depends on spatial and temporal factors such as weather patterns, topography, and geomorphology. In urban environments where the landscape is ever-changing, spatial factors such as ground cover, green spaces, and drainage systems have a significant impact. Understanding source areas that have a major impact on flooding is, therefore, crucial for strategic flood risk management (FRM). Although flood source area (FSA) identification is not a new concept, its application is only recently being applied in flood modelling research. Continuous improvements in the technology and methodology related to flood models have enabled this research to move beyond traditional methods, such that, in recent years, modelling projects have looked beyond affected areas and recognised the need to address flooding at its source, to study its influence on overall flood risk. These modelling approaches are emerging in the field of FRM and propose innovative methodologies for flood risk mitigation and design implementation; however, they are relatively under-examined. In this paper, we present a review of the modelling approaches currently used to identify FSAs, i.e. unit flood response (UFR) and adaptation-driven approaches (ADA). We highlight their potential for use in adaptive decision making and outline the key challenges for the adoption of such approaches in FRM practises.

Assessment of renaturation measures for improvements in ecosystem services and flood risk mitigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 112743
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Strazzera ◽  
Rossella Atzori ◽  
Daniela Meleddu ◽  
Vania Statzu
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Risk Mitigation

Solar Powered Water Pumps: The Past, the Present—and the Future?

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. D. Short ◽  
R. Oldach
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Water Pumping ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
Water Pumps

Solar (photovoltaic) powered water pumps could be a real instrument for the alleviation of water related deaths and illnesses in developing countries through the provision of clean water. However, despite the benefits that access to sustainable potable water supplies can bring, solar powered water pumps have a long way to go before they even begin to meet the needs of those who could use them. This paper addresses some of the complex, inter-related social and technical issues that have prevented solar powered water pumping from reaching its full potential and shows how future efforts should be directed in order to respond to these issues.

scholarly journals Needed: A systems approach to improve flood risk mitigation through private precautionary measures

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 100080
Author(s):  
M.H. Barendrecht ◽  
N. Sairam ◽  
L. Cumiskey ◽  
A.D. Metin ◽  
F. Holz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Precautionary Measures

scholarly journals Comprehensive Assessment of Flood Hazard, Vulnerability, and Flood Risk at the Household Level in a Municipality Area: A Case Study of Nan Province, Thailand

Water ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Tawatchai Tingsanchali ◽  
Thanasit Promping
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Hazard ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Return Periods ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Pertinent Data ◽  
Hazard Vulnerability ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Estimating flood hazard, vulnerability, and flood risk at the household level in the past did not fully consider all relevant parameters. The main objective of this study is to improve this drawback by developing a new comprehensive and systematic methodology considering all relevant parameters and their weighting factors. This new methodology is applied to a case study of flood inundation in a municipal area of Nan City in the Upper Nan River Basin in Thailand. Field and questionnaire surveys were carried out to collect pertinent data for input into the new methodology for estimating flood hazard, vulnerability, and risk. Designed floods for various return periods were predicted using flood simulation models for assessing flood risk. The flood risk maps constructed for the return periods of 10–500 years show a substantial increase in flood risk with the return periods. The results are consistent with past flood damages, which were significant near and along the riverbanks where ground elevation is low, population density is high, and the number of household properties are high. In conclusion, this new comprehensive methodology yielded realistic results and can be used further to assess the effectiveness of various proposed flood mitigation measures.

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