Japan’s Latest Tsunami Reaction Shows Lessons Learned From Previous Disasters
Parts of Japan were on tsunami alert today following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the east coast of the country. This was the first real test for Japan since the…
Flood Protection
Flood risk, warning and protection
UK – Morpeth Flood Scheme Scoops National Award
A major engineering project which protects thousands of people from flooding in Northumberland, North East England, has scooped a prestigious national award. The Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme was named Project…
UK Survey Reveals Dangers of Floods Still Underestimated by Drivers
A recent survey revealed that 48% of drivers in the UK would put themselves in danger by driving through flood water. The survey of members of the Automobile Association (AA),…
Floods Play a Vital Role in Ecosystems – It’s Time to Get Out of Their Way
Floods are often seen as a force of destruction. From photographs of crops under water and houses being swamped by swollen rivers, to stories of road, business and public amenity…
As Climate Change Uproots Communities, Innovation Can Rescue Culture
Creative ways to protect culture are emerging, not least from heritage protection organisations that have long experience dealing with threats to culture, writes Laurie Goering. MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov 15 (Thomson…
How to Stop Human-Made Droughts and Floods Before They Start
Montreal, November 16, 2016 – Alberta’s rivers are the main source of water for agriculture in Canada’s Prairie provinces. But climate change and increased human interference mean that the flow…
Egypt – Researchers Identify High-Risk Flooding Areas in Sinai Peninsula
University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their colleagues have developed geospatial science methods to help the Egyptian government determine how to avoid flooding in a coastal mountain region. The…
Be Prepared, Always: The Tsunami Message From New Zealand’s Latest Earthquake
The tsunami warnings from the latest New Zealand earthquake show how important it is for people to be prepared for such an event. The early messages from New Zealand’s Ministry…
Ethiopia – Government Aims to Curb Flooding as New Dams Planned
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Government is seeking to mitigate severe effects of recurrent flooding with the planned construction of news dams. The Awash Basin Authority of Water Resources,…
Using Drones to Assess Damage in Vanuatu After Cyclone Pam, 2015
The third in our series of cases studies in the use of drones in disaster risk reduction and recovery looks at how drones were used to carry out disaster damage…
Canada – Vancouver Sets Out Sea Level Rise Strategy
“The massive costs and damages to Vancouver resulting from climate change and sea level rise can’t be ignored,” says Mayor Gregor Robertson. “Sitting on the sidelines is not an option…
Is Enough Being Done to Protect European Cultural Heritage Resources From Flood Risk?
It is 50 years today since the devastating floods in the city of Florence, Italy. It is thought that over 100 people died in the flooding, with around 20,000 people…
Using Drones to Locate Displaced Landmines After 2014 Bosnia Floods
The second of our series of cases studies in the use of drones in flood mapping and flood disaster risk reduction and recovery is an overview of how drones were…
UK – MPs Call for Overhaul of Flood Management in England
Members of Parliament from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are calling for an overhaul of flood management in England to tackle the rising risk to communities from climate…
UK – Young People Leaving Themselves Vulnerable to Flooding
Young people between 18 and 24 are leaving themselves vulnerable to the devastating effects of flooding, according to new figures released today by the Environment Agency. Just 1 in 4…
Canada – Report Finds Flood Preparedness Lacking, Leaving Homes at Risk
Results from a new report out of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo find all 10 provinces and Yukon are not as prepared for floods…
