A Review of Flood Management Considering the Impacts of Climate Change

Burrel, Brian C.; Davar, K. S.; Hughes, R. C.

doi:10.1080/02508060708692215

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“…The Queensland approach differs from that in Victoria, because it integrates the planning process across multiple agencies. In the literature on climate change adaptation, integration is emphasised as critically important (Burrell et al 2007;Brown and Farrelly 2009;Werners et al 2009). …”

Section: Planning Law Regimementioning

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Water Law and Planning Frameworks Under Climate Change Variability: Systemic and Adaptive Management of Flood Risk

Godden

Kung

2011

Water Resour Manage

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Climate change is predicted to bring more extreme climatic variability to Australia. Yet recent reforms to Australian water law and governance have typically focused on water scarcity, not floods. In the summer of 2010/2011, devastating floods in a major urban centre and in regional areas were powerful reminders of the need for more systemic and adaptive responses for water resources management. Using Queensland and Victoria as case studies, the article demonstrates how the water law frameworks in both states assume 'stationarity' through the adoption of standards such as the 1:100 year flood event probability-an assumption that climate change has rendered unreliable. The article then examines the consequences of reliance on these past modes, particularly in respect of land use planning measures for flood risk adaptation. Finally, this article considers systemic responses for improved flood management focussing on strategic government planning, driven in part by potential litigation in the courts, as well as more local 'autonomous' adaptation in community-based initiatives.

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Section: Planning Law Regimementioning

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Water Law and Planning Frameworks Under Climate Change Variability: Systemic and Adaptive Management of Flood Risk

Godden

Kung

2011

Water Resour Manage

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“…However, it seems fair to anticipate that society, notably the municipality, or local citizen groups will attempt to prevent flooding of these areas by a number of measures (e.g. [24]). At least three preventive measures are possible: (1) constructing or enhancing existing dikes, (2) elevating [25] or (3) sealing houses [26].…”

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Impacts of 21st century sea-level rise on a Danish major city – an assessment based on fine-resolution digital topography and a new flooding algorithm

Moeslund

Bøcher

Svenning

et al. 2009

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Abstract. This study examines the potential impact of 21 st century sea-level rise on Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark, emphasizing the economic risk to the city's real estate. Furthermore, it assesses which possible adaptation measures that can be taken to prevent flooding in areas particularly at risk from flooding. We combine a new national Digital Elevation Model in very fine resolution (~2 meter), a new highly computationally efficient flooding algorithm that accurately models the influence of barriers, and geospatial data on realestate values to assess the economic real-estate risk posed by future sea-level rise to Aarhus. Under the A2 and A1FI (IPCC) climate scenarios we show that relatively large residential areas in the northern part of the city as well as areas around the river running through the city are likely to become flooded in the event of extreme, but realistic weather events. In addition, most of the large Aarhus harbour would also risk flooding. As much of the area at risk represent high-value real estate, it seems clear that proactive measures other than simple abandonment should be taken in order to avoid heavy economic losses. Among the different possibilities for dealing with an increased sea level, the strategic placement of flood-gates at key potential water-inflow routes and the construction or elevation of existing dikes seems to be the most convenient, most socially acceptable, and maybe also the cheapest solution. Finally, we suggest that high-detail flooding models similar to those produced in this study will become an important tool for a climate-change-integrated planning of future city development as well as for the development of evacuation plans.

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“…Burrel et al (2007) presented a methodological approach to developing strategies for flood management especially taking account of increased flood risks under climate change.…”

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Capacity building for flood management systems: a conceptual model and case studies

Katsuhama

Grigg

2010

Water International

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How flood risks are affected by infrastructure and institutional arrangements differs among developed and developing countries. This paper compares flood management systems in Indonesia and Japan as they are affected by institutional, organizational and individual capacities. It uses a conceptual model and applies performance indicators to organize the measures of flood management effectiveness. The case studies show that institutional arrangements are essential for effective flood management, but their effectiveness depends on implementation capacity. While infrastructure may mitigate flood damage, its limitations must be recognized. Informed awareness of flood threats and management by the local community is critical. IntroductionThe increasing risk of flooding will continue to outpace both structural and non-structural mitigation efforts as cities expand to occupy ever greater portions of the world's flood basins, riversides and shorelines, and it is essential to develop new methodologies (Takara 2007) to cope with the flood risks. Burrel et al. (2007) presented a methodological approach to developing strategies for flood management especially taking account of increased flood risks under climate change.Developing countries face large flood risks that create disruptions and cause serious losses and suffering. The risks are caused by insufficient infrastructure, lack of legislation and enforcement programmes, and other institutional and socioeconomic constraints. Delays in addressing these problems by implementing flood management measures leads to economic stagnation and worsening poverty, which amplify the disparities between developed and developing countries. System analysis is required for problem solving under the complexities and uncertainties associated with contemporary flood management. Success in implementing the required measures will need improvements in institutional, organizational and individual capacity for flood management.

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A Review of Flood Management Considering the Impacts of Climate Change

Cited by 50 publications

References 28 publications

Water Law and Planning Frameworks Under Climate Change Variability: Systemic and Adaptive Management of Flood Risk

Water Law and Planning Frameworks Under Climate Change Variability: Systemic and Adaptive Management of Flood Risk

Impacts of 21st century sea-level rise on a Danish major city – an assessment based on fine-resolution digital topography and a new flooding algorithm

Capacity building for flood management systems: a conceptual model and case studies

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