Adapting to Flood Risk under Climate Change

Short Summary of Resource: A research paper reviewing steps being taken by actors at international, national, regional and community levels to adapt to flood risk from tidal, fluvial, surface and groundwater sources
Detailed description of the resource: This paper refers to existing inventories, national and sectoral adaptation plans, flood inquiries, building and planning codes, city plans, research literature and international policy reviews. It distinguishes between the enabling environment for adaptation and specific implementing measures to manage flood risk; where enabling includes routine monitoring, flood forecasting, data exchange, institutional reform, bridging organizations, contingency planning for disasters, insurance and legal incentives to reduce vulnerability
Keywords: CLIMATE AND WEATHER Adaptation, HAZARDS Natural, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Risks, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Vulnerability
Content Owners / Rights Holders: Wilby and Keenan: Progress in Physical Geography36(3) 348–378
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Date of Publication: 2012
Type of Resource: Research paper
Format of Resource: pdf
Relevant Sector: Built environment and infrastructure , Tourism
Geographical Scope: Sub-national
Relevant LG Functional Area: ALL local government functions
Council Type: Urban
URL / DOI for resource access: DOI: 10.1177/0309133312438908
Relevant Governance Indicator: Corporate plan, Public risk register, Adaptation planning, Institutional/inter-governmental relationships