Sociotechnical Framework for Participatory Flood Risk Management via Collaborative Modeling

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreja Jonoski ◽  
Mariele Evers
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Web Based ◽  
European Context ◽  
Collaborative Modeling ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Collaborative Platform

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.

Participatory early warning and monitoring systems: A Nordic framework for web-based flood risk management

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 1295-1306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Jørgen Henriksen ◽  
Matthew J. Roberts ◽  
Peter van der Keur ◽  
Atte Harjanne ◽  
David Egilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Monitoring Systems ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Instant Flood Risk Modelling (Inform) Tool for Co-Design of Flood Risk Management Strategies with Stakeholders in Can Tho City, Vietnam

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3131
Author(s):  
Hieu Ngo ◽  
Mohanasundar Radhakrishnan ◽  
Roshanka Ranasinghe ◽  
Assela Pathirana ◽  
Chris Zevenbergen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Hazard ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Damage Maps ◽  
Can Tho City ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Impact

Flood risk reduction strategies play an important role in flood risk management (FRM) and these strategies are being co-designed with the engagement of the stakeholder through multiple consultations and co-designing sessions. Effective participation of stakeholders in interactive work sessions requires fast and accurate modeling systems with a user-friendly interface, which can simulate the impact due to various flood reduction measures selected by the stakeholders and also generate outputs that can be understood by all stakeholders, especially those who are not FRM specialists. Presenting an easy-to-understand tool with easy inputs and outputs for a variety of stakeholders and at the same time providing reliable and accurate results for a range of scenarios and interventions is a challenge. Seven requirements that are essential for a user-friendly flood risk tool were used to develop an instant flood risk modeling tool. This paper presents a web-based hydraulic tool, i.e., instant flood risk model (Inform), to support FRM in the urban center of Can Tho city (Ninh Kieu district), Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Inform was developed based on (i) a simplified 1D model for the entire Mekong Delta; and (ii) flood hazard and damage maps, and estimated flood damage for Ninh Kieu district in Can Tho city obtained directly from the 1D/2D coupled model for Ninh Kieu district. Inform rapidly generates flood levels, flood hazard and damage maps, estimated damages. Pilot testing with experts confirmed that Inform qualifies as a reliable co-design tool for developing FRM strategies as it features an inbuilt input library, comprises flexible options, easy to use, produces quick results and has a user-friendly interface. With the help of an interactive web-based tool such as Inform presented here, it is possible to co-design FRM strategies for Can Tho or any other city that is subject to flood risk.

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

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2821-2842 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Evers ◽  
A. Jonoski ◽  
Č. Maksimovič ◽  
L. Lange ◽  
S. Ochoa Rodriguez ◽  
...  
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.

Web-based stakeholder collaboration in flood risk management

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Almoradie ◽  
V.J. Cortes ◽  
A. Jonoski
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Stakeholder Collaboration ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Barriers to Transformative Adaptation: Responses to Flood Risk in Ireland

2016 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 1650010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Clarke ◽  
Conor Murphy ◽  
Irene Lorenzoni
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Flexible Adaptation ◽  
Transformative Adaptation

Barriers to climate change adaptation have received increased attention in recent years as researchers and policymakers attempt to understand their complex and interdependent nature and identify strategies for overcoming them. To date however, there is a paucity of research on barriers to transformative adaptation. Using two case studies of flood risk management from Ireland we identify and characterize barriers to transformative adaptation. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders connected to proposed transformative strategies in Skibbereen, County Cork and Clontarf, County Dublin. Across both case studies, where transformative strategies failed to materialize, we highlight three significant barriers that impede transformation including: (i) social and cultural values, particularly place attachment and identity; (ii) institutional reliance on technical expertise which fails to look beyond traditional technocratic approaches and; (iii) institutional regulatory practices. Findings illustrate that where social or institutional barriers emerge, transformation may more likely succeed through a series of incremental changes. This research has practical implications for future adaptation planning as facilitating transformation through incrementalism requires flexible adaptation strategies that are responsive to changing social values over time. While focused on flood risk management, our findings have applicability for other sectors adapting to climate change.

The Issues and Challenges of Flood-related Agencies in Malaysia

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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