Advances of Flood Risk Assessment and Management
A special issue of Climate (ISSN 2225-1154).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 13899
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Flooding represents one of the most devastating and recurring natural disasters globally, with increasing frequency and severity attributed to climate change and urbanization. Effective flood risk assessment and management are essential components of disaster management and sustainable development. This Special Issue explores diverse aspects of flood risk assessment and management, enhancing our understanding of flood dynamics and informing policy and practice for more resilient and sustainable communities.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their latest research findings, methodologies, and practical solutions in flood risk assessment and management.
We invite contributions to this Special Issue that cover a wide range of themes related to the advancements in flood risk assessment and management. Suggested themes and article types for submissions include the following:
- Innovative flood risk assessment methods: discussing novel approaches, data sources, and technologies for assessing flood risk, including remote sensing, modeling, and data analytics;
- Flood hazard mapping and vulnerability assessment: focusing on the development of accurate flood hazard maps and vulnerability assessments, incorporating socio-economic and environmental factors;
- Flood risk management strategies: highlighting effective flood risk management strategies, including structural and non-structural measures, community-based approaches, and policy recommendations;
- Climate change adaptation and resilience building: adapting to changing climate patterns and building resilience to floods, considering future scenarios and long-term planning;
- Review and synthesis papers: comprehensive reviews and synthesis articles that provide an overview of the current state of flood risk assessment and management, highlighting key challenges and future directions.
By addressing these themes, this Special Issue aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, ultimately contributing to more effective flood risk assessment and management for resilient and sustainable communities.
Dr. Alessandro Pezzoli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- flood risk assessment
- flood management strategies
- rural vulnerability
- hydrological conditions
- risk treatment efficiency
- flood risk management
- public participation in disaster risk reduction
- climate scenarios
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