Essays about: "flooding risk reduction"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words flooding risk reduction.

1. 11. Nature-based Solutions for Flood Risk Reduction, Contamination Control and Climate Change Adaption

   University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknik

   Author : Hanna Nordin von Platen; Matilda Gustafsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Nature- based solutions; wetlands; flood risk mitigation; sediment connectivity;

   Abstract : Heavy precipitation events are expected to increase in the future, due to climate change. This predicted change will increase the risk of flooding, especially in urban areas. To mitigate these challenges and support a sustainable urban development, Nature-based solutions (NBS) can be used as a flood risk reduction measure. READ MORE

3. 12. Glacial lake flood hazard assessment and modelling : a GIS perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Maimoona Zehra Jawaid; [2017]
   Keywords : moraine dammed lake; Himalayas; Bhutan; GIS; hazard assessment; dynamic flood model; glacial lake; Physical Geography; ecosystem analysis; digital elevation model; GEM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : High mountain regions have experienced decreased glacier stability due to varying climate conditions. As glaciers melt, they are being replaced by glacial lakes of different sizes, some of which are prone to outburst flooding, and have caused catastrophic damage to downstream settlements and infrastructure. READ MORE

4. 13. Strengthening capacities for the use of GIS in disaster risk reduction

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Anna Charlin Rürup; [2017]
   Keywords : Geographic Information Systems; GIS; capacity development; disaster risk reduction; capacity building; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a powerful tool for supporting disaster risk reduction (DRR). International agreements such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction call on high-income countries and other partners to support lower-income countries in strengthening their DRR capacities. READ MORE

5. 14. An Empirical Study on Socio-Hydrology and the Historical Evolution of Flood Risk in Pori, Finland

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Konstantinos Mandilaris; [2016]
   Keywords : Socio-hydrology; urbanization; flooding; stormwater; urban hydrology; Socio-hydrologi; urbanisering; översvämning; dagvatten; urban hydrologi;

   Abstract : Urbanization is continuously growing all over the world. Both developing and developed countries encourage rapid expansion for increased growth and production. However, urbanization in combination with climate change can lead to higher chances of extreme flood events. READ MORE

6. 15. Grön-blå gator : en undersökande studie över möjligheterna att använda regnbäddar i gatumiljöer - med utgångspunkt i ett gestaltningsförslag för Vasagatan i Kristianstad

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Wille Helmbold; [2016]
   Keywords : regnbäddar; biofilter; hållbar dagvattenhantering; landskapsarkitektur; rain gardens; bio-retention; sustainable stormwater management; landscape architecture;

   Abstract : I miljöer som till hög andel utgörs av hårdgjorda ytor kan regnvatten inte infiltrera ned i marken som normalt, utan stora mängder blir istället till dagvatten. Hanteringen av dagvatten sker idag generellt genom att det transporteras iväg via brunnar och underjordiska ledningar till reningsverk och recipienter utanför städerna. READ MORE