Hydro-meteorological risk assessment methods and management by nature-based solutions

Sahani, Jeetendra; Kumar, Prashant; Debele, Sisay; Spyrou, Christos; Loupis, Michael; Aragão, Leonardo; Porcú, Federico; Shah, Mohammad Aminur Rahman; Sabatino, Silvana Di

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.133936

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“…Generally, a large-scale NBS combines different NBSs within a larger system to achieve better long-term strategies. There are some examples of NBS measures for hydro-meteorological risk reduction summarised in McVittie et al (2018) and Sahani et al (2019). A summary of effectiveness, co-benefits and cost of large-scale NBS measures is shown in Table 4.…”

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Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction: a state-of-the-art review of the research area

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Vojinović

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Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. Hydro-meteorological risks due to natural hazards such as severe floods, storm surges, landslides and droughts are causing impacts on different sectors of society. Such risks are expected to become worse given projected changes in climate, degradation of ecosystems, population growth and urbanisation. In this respect, nature-based solutions (NBSs) have emerged as effective means to respond to such challenges. A NBS is a term used for innovative solutions that are based on natural processes and ecosystems to solve different types of societal and environmental challenges. The present paper provides a critical review of the literature concerning NBSs for hydro-meteorological risk reduction and identifies current knowledge gaps and future research prospects. There has been a considerable growth of scientific publications on this topic, with a more significant rise taking place from 2007 onwards. Hence, the review process presented in this paper starts by sourcing 1608 articles from Scopus and 1431 articles from the Web of Science. The full analysis was performed on 146 articles. The analysis confirmed that numerous advancements in the area of NBSs have been achieved to date. These solutions have already proven to be valuable in providing sustainable, cost-effective, multi-purpose and flexible means for hydro-meteorological risk reduction. However, there are still many areas where further research and demonstration are needed in order to promote their upscaling and replication and to make them become mainstream solutions.

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confidence: 99%

Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction: a state-of-the-art review of the research area

Ruangpan

Vojinović

Sabatino

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“…In order to minimize the risk to human life and reduce the economic consequences, the proper planning for and management of natural disasters are essential, as are adequate and smart adaptation measures to reduce the negative impact on society (e.g. Bathrellos et al, 2017;Blöschl et al, 2019;Rosenzweig et al, 2018) For this purpose, EWSsespecially if strongly geomorphology-basedare recognized worldwide as one of the best tools for risk prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies (Cools et al, 2016;EEA, 2017;Mitchell et al, 2010;Sahani et al, 2019;UNISDR, 2017).…”

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Geomorphology of landslide–flood-critical areas in hilly catchments and urban areas for EWS (Feltrino Stream and Lanciano town, Abruzzo, Central Italy)

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Urban and small catchment landslides and floods are common types of hazards caused by intense rainfall. The detailed geomorphological mapping and analysis of the superficial hydrographic network are fundamental tools to assess the geo-hydrologically critical areas. In this study, the Feltrino Stream and Lanciano area (Adriatic coastal-hills) were investigated through a basinscale and urban-scale geomorphological analysiswhich incorporated temperature-rainfall and morphometric analyses, and the acquisition of geomorphological and hazard data, integrated with geomorphological fieldwork and mapping. The creation of a geodatabase and the data overlay led to assess the landslide-flood critical areas through geomorphology-based matrices. This study aimed to define the distribution of landslide-flood historical/recent events and related critical areas for the realization of an urban EWS, composed of a network of nine gauges, integrating the existing regional monitoring network. It defined a local alert system for landslide-flood and could support real-time communication for civil protection purposes.

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“…Therefore, it is necessary to design adequate and smart adaptation measures to reduce the negative impact on society. To this purpose, EWSs, especially if strongly geomorphology-based, are recognized worldwide as one of the best tools aimed at risk prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response strategies [96][97][98][99][100].…”

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Geomorphology-Based Analysis of Flood Critical Areas in Small Hilly Catchments for Civil Protection Purposes and Early Warning Systems: The Case of the Feltrino Stream and the Lanciano Urban Area (Abruzzo, Central Italy)

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This work is based on a drainage basin-scale geomorphological investigation combined with flood modeling. It is focused on the assessment of flood critical areas for the implementation of a geomorphology-based urban Early Warning System (EWS) in the urban area of Lanciano and the Feltrino Stream basin (a minor coastal basin of the Abruzzo hills, Central Italy). This area was investigated by combining: pre-existing geological, geomorphological, and hazard data and new detailed field surveys and mapping of geomorphological and hydrographical features (superficial and buried natural and urban stream network). The study was integrated with 2D flood numerical modeling for verifying the expected flooded areas and calibrating the critical areas. All the collected data were integrated into a geodatabase, and an expert-based approach through a geomorphology-based matrix allowed us to define the main categories of flood critical areas. The assessment of the critical areas supported the emplacement of a network of rainfall, temperature, and flood gauges. The geodatabase, the derived critical areas, and the gauge network contributed to set up an urban EWS, integrated with the regional forecast-based warning system. This system provides combined forecast-based, rainfall threshold-based, and flood monitoring-based alerts for floods. It incorporates communication tools for civil protection management. Finally, the EWS provides a tool for civil protection purposes and for the management of flood critical areas and the mitigation of the related risks by local authorities and will be integrated with sensors related to other hazards (i.e., landslides, wind, etc.).

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Hydro-meteorological risk assessment methods and management by nature-based solutions

Cited by 95 publications

References 116 publications

Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction: a state-of-the-art review of the research area

Nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction: a state-of-the-art review of the research area

Geomorphology of landslide–flood-critical areas in hilly catchments and urban areas for EWS (Feltrino Stream and Lanciano town, Abruzzo, Central Italy)

Geomorphology-Based Analysis of Flood Critical Areas in Small Hilly Catchments for Civil Protection Purposes and Early Warning Systems: The Case of the Feltrino Stream and the Lanciano Urban Area (Abruzzo, Central Italy)

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