Economics of selection of flood mitigation measures

Moser, David A.

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“…This assessment aims to compare the economic merits of farm‐scale structural and non‐structural measures to mitigate the flood crisis. Cost‐benefit analysis of flood management measures is, therefore, a useful tool that can be used to guide shrimp farmers and policy makers to choose the best available option and/or optimum mix of structural and non‐structural measures (James, ; Moser, ; Woodruff, ; Brouwer and Schaafsma, ). This is especially relevant when relocation of shrimp farming operation away from flood plains may not be applicable, as is apparent in this case.…”

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Cost‐benefit analysis of shrimp farming's flood risk reduction strategies in Thailand

Seekao

Pharino

2016

J Flood Risk Management

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Chachoengsao province is a prime shrimp producing area for domestic consumption and exports. The province, however, is often threatened by floods. Improving the effectiveness of current flood damage protection is a major challenge. This research developed a flood risk map by combining the probability of flood events and a vulnerability map based on physical characteristics of the area and socio‐economic conditions of shrimp farmers (victims). Analysis of current risk reduction measures was performed by comparing the net benefits and costs of different strategies. Damage costs to shrimp farming from flooding were also estimated for the base case (a case with no change in actions). The flood risk map shows that two‐thirds of shrimp farms are highly vulnerable to flooding when a 10‐day accumulated rainfall is greater than 250 mm which is likely to occur every 2 years. Increasing dike heights could yield higher net benefits than other flood adaptation measures. Non‐structural flood controls such as early harvesting and shifting the crop calendar are alternative measures for shrimp farmers who lack financial supports. The results show that cost‐benefit analysis based on various scenarios can help in selecting an appropriate mitigation practice especially for shrimp farms located in a high risk area.

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Cost‐benefit analysis of shrimp farming's flood risk reduction strategies in Thailand

Seekao

Pharino

2016

J Flood Risk Management

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“…To implement this strategic plan, flood damage assessment is a very essential step for flood risk management (Merz, Hall et al 2010). Flood damage assessment is not the desired end goal; however, it is conducted because of the need to obtain a disaster risk profile of the community and based on this, formulate and implement a proper-disaster preparedness and mitigation plan for the community (Moser 1994).…”

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Flood Damage Assessment: A Case Study in Bakan and Phnom Kravanh Districts, Pursat Province, Cambodia

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Flood is still a major climate hazard in Pursat province, a potential province for agricultural development in Cambodia. The consequences of this water-related disaster are social problems such as poverty, food insecurity and health problems, which indirectly prolong the growth of the country's economy. To propose a proper flood mitigation measure, flood damage assessment is considered as a fundamental step to implement so that the value of elements at risk is initially evaluated. The objectives of this research are to assess flood damage in agriculture and affected people in Bakan and Phnom Kravanh districts, Pursat province from 2000 to 2014, to develop flood damage probability curve in 2014 and to estimate potential flood damage in 2030 and 2050 associated with socio-economic development. The study is divided into three parts 1) flood damage assessment using satellite datasets in Google Earth Engine (GEE); 2) hydrological and economic analysis; and 3) flood mitigation plans.�The study shows a better correlation between maximum monthly observed discharge and maximum monthly water extent from GEE (R2 = 0.59) in Bakan and Phnom Kravanh districts from 2000 to 2014. The annual average damage in all sectors in 2014 is estimated to be 1.66 million USD in which around 90% is in Agriculture and 10% is on the affected people meaning that the affected area is in the rural area. The annual average damage in all sectors in 2030 and 2050 in the second scenario is estimated to be 3.55 and 8.99 million USD respectively, while the proposed mitigation plan can reduce around 36% of the total damages in both years. This result can be used as the basic information to support the government policy in the future regarding the mitigation plans to reduce flood damages.

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Overview of Flood Issues in Contemporary Water Management

Marsalek¹

2000

Flood Issues in Contemporary Water Management

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Economics of selection of flood mitigation measures

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Cost‐benefit analysis of shrimp farming's flood risk reduction strategies in Thailand

Cost‐benefit analysis of shrimp farming's flood risk reduction strategies in Thailand

Flood Damage Assessment: A Case Study in Bakan and Phnom Kravanh Districts, Pursat Province, Cambodia

Overview of Flood Issues in Contemporary Water Management

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