Invited perspectives: When research meets practice: challenges, opportunities, and suggestions from the implementation of the Floods Directive in the largest Italian river basin
Tommaso Simonelli, Laura Zoppi, Daniela Molinari, Francesco Ballio
Abstract
The paper discusses challenges (and solutions) emerged during a collaboration among practitioners, stakeholders, and scientists in the definition of flood damage maps in the Po River District. Social aspects were proven to be fundamental components of the risk assessment; variety of competences in the working group was key in finding solutions and revealing weaknesses of intermediate proposals. This paper finally highlights the need of duplicating such an experience at a broader European level.
Topics & Concepts
DirectiveStructural basinEnvironmental planningEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental scienceDrainage basinWater resource managementHydrology (agriculture)GeographyEngineeringComputer scienceGeologyCartographyGeotechnical engineeringGeomorphologyProgramming languageFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementDisaster Management and ResilienceHydrology and Watershed Management Studies