Challenges for achieving sustainable flood risk management

Shah, M.A.R. , Rahman, A. and Chowdhury, S.H. (2018) Challenges for achieving sustainable flood risk management. Journal of Flood Risk Management, 11, S352-S358. (doi: 10.1111/jfr3.12211)

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Abstract

This paper presents the challenges for effectiveness and sustainability of flood risk management strategies and technologies by critically reviewing flood management practices. The study reveals that reliable flood prediction is limited by the characterisation of floods that have multiple causes and hydrological uncertainties due to variability in climate and river morphology. Moreover, changing land use in floodplains and the potential of creating new risks limit the risk assessment and evaluation process of flood control projects. Hence, sustainability analysis mechanisms, including ‘dynamic sustainability’ concepts, should be adopted in the flood management planning process. Investigations into the proportional contribution of structural and non‐structural measures to reduce total flood risk could assist in better decision making. Gaining improved understandings of the perception on flood risk and safety, and risk communication methods, for present and future stakeholders is crucial. Extensive research on the above challenges would reveal pathways for developing sustainable flood risk management strategies.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Shah, Dr Mohammad Aminur
Authors: Shah, M.A.R., Rahman, A., and Chowdhury, S.H.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability
Journal Name:Journal of Flood Risk Management
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1753-318X
ISSN (Online):1753-318X
Published Online:20 August 2015

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