Danish risk management plans of the EU Floods Directive

Autor: Jebens, Martin, Sørensen, Carlo Sass, Piontkowitz, Thorsten
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
Zdroj: Jebens, M, Sørensen, C S & Piontkowitz, T 2016, ' Danish risk management plans of the EU Floods Directive ', E3S Web of Conferences, vol. 7, 23005 . https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20160723005
DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/20160723005
Popis: We evaluate the impact and effect of the EU Flood’s Directive (2007/60/EC) in Denmark and the flood risk management plans that are the result of the national implementation. In a qualitative research approach, the flood risk management plans published by 22 Danish municipalities are reviewed and analyzed regarding main objectives and structural and non-structural mitigation measures. From the analyses conclusions are drawn on the non-structural risk management measures still to be improved to obtain the full benefits from the Directive. Conclusions point to the need of introducing better decision support systems, a need to define acceptable risks, and a need to enhance coordi-nation between municipal and cross-sectorial actors as well as an increased effort to involve civil society is necessary. In general, the implementation of the Directive has significantly advanced the national scientific and cross-sectorial working platform for dealing with risks from floods.
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