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Citation

Winterscheid A. Water Sci. Technol. 2007; 56(4): 87-95.

Affiliation

Darmstadt University of Technology, Institute of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Petersenstr. 13, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany. winterscheid@ihwb.tu-darmstadt.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.2166/wst.2007.540

PMID

17851209

Abstract

It is now commonly accepted that the management of flood risks has to be fulfilled within an integrated framework. About two decades ago flood risk was managed from a limited perspective predominantly by means of structural measures aimed at flood control. In contrast integrated flood risk management incorporates the complete management cycle consisting of the phases prevention, protection and preparedness. In theory it is a well described concept. In the stage of implementation, however, there is often a lack of support although a consistent policy framework exists. Consequently, the degree of implementation must be rated as inadequate in many cases. In particular this refers to the elements which focus on preparedness and prevention. The study to which this paper refers emphasises the means and potentials of scenario technique to foster the implementation of potentially appropriate measures and new societal arrangements when applied in the framework of integrated flood risk management. A literature review is carried out to reveal the state-of-the-art and the specific problem framework within which scenario technique is generally being applied. Subsequently, it is demonstrated that scenario technique is transferable to a policy making process in flood risk management that is integrated, sustainable and interactive. The study concludes with a recommendation for three applications in which the implementation of measures of flood damage prevention and preparedness is supported by scenario technique.


Language: en

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