Towards adaptive asset management in flood risk management: A policy framework

Q1 Earth and Planetary Sciences

Water Security Pub Date : 2021-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.wasec.2021.100085

Paul Sayers , Berry Gersonius , Frank den Heijer , Wouter Jan Klerk , Peter Fröhle , Philipp Jordan , Ulf Radu Ciocan , Jeroen Rijke , Bart Vonk , Richard Ashley

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EU Member States invest some €2.5 billion per year in flood protection, yet flood damages continue to increase. A new approach to the planning, design and management of flood protection assets is needed to ensure risks are better managed and asset management is aligned with broader socio-economic policies and supporting governance systems. This paper sets out a policy framework to enable this transition. The framework results from a collaboration of researchers and practitioners from around the North Sea. The findings highlight common challenges and identify four priority Policy Recommendations in response to these: ‘Break free of the silo’ by aligning planning processes; ‘Mind the gap’ between strategic and operational choices; ‘Prepare for change’ by developing multi-functional and flexible plans; and ‘Make space for innovation’ by seeking to manage risk rather than avoiding it.

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Water Security Earth and Planetary Sciences-Oceanography

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期刊介绍： Water Security aims to publish papers that contribute to a better understanding of the economic, social, biophysical, technological, and institutional influencers of current and future global water security. At the same time the journal intends to stimulate debate, backed by science, with strong interdisciplinary connections. The goal is to publish concise and timely reviews and synthesis articles about research covering the following elements of water security: -Shortage- Flooding- Governance- Health and Sanitation