Flood management measures

Independent commission for flood and disaster risk reduction

National Nonstructural Flood Proofing Committee. US Army Corps of Engineers
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An Independent commission is a politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new legislation. (Europe...

Multi-layer safety as a central concept for flood protection

Multi-layer safety, prevention, sustainable spatial planning and disaster management © Beleidsnota Waterveiligheid 2009-2015
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The central concept for the revised water safety policy is formed by 'multi-layer safety'. In this concept safety is assured through multiple layer...

Multi-level capacity building

Capacity building in South Sudan (UNDP). Photo: Jennifer Warren/UNDP
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According to the UNDP, in the global context, capacity refers to the ability of individuals and institutions to make and implement decisions and pe...

Social network mapping

Network map of all connections in sample (defined as community, civil protection and social protection)
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Social network mapping can help stakeholders to locate their place within a wider network, and this network can be communicated and explained to ot...

Vulnerability assessment

Flood disaster vulnerability of the terrain of Niger State.
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Vulnerability assessment is important in to consider in risk management and flood damage assessment. Researches with vulnerability subject involves...

Flood management measures

Name Definition
Independent commission for flood and disaster risk reduction An Independent commission is a politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new legislation. ...
Multi-layer safety as a central concept for flood protection The central concept for the revised water safety policy is formed by 'multi-layer safety'. In this concept safety is assured ...
Multi-level capacity building According to the UNDP, in the global context, capacity refers to the ability of individuals and institutions to make and ...
Social network mapping Social network mapping can help stakeholders to locate their place within a wider network, and this network can be communicated ...
Vulnerability assessment Vulnerability assessment is important in to consider in risk management and flood damage assessment. Researches with vulnerability subject involves diverse ...