10. NWRM retain water before it reaches the streams and rivers
(i.e. reforestation, agricultural land uses, decentralised collection of
rainwater, wetlands and moorland, certain buffer zones).
Natural Water Retention Measures
13. Retention takes place on private land!
Think of multi-functionality of measures!
A catchment area is the biggest ecosystem –
so it is not just engineering, but ecosystem management
18. Space for the Rivers
You cannot do it without the owner!
Start with land, not hydrology
19. You cannot do it without the owner!
Start with land, not hydrology
Flood retention levels are political, but:
It is not only about negotiation by administrative bodies.
Use instruments of land policy strategically!
20.
21. The basic idea of flood resilient cities is allowing cities to be
flooded with minimal damage.
22. The basic idea of flood resilient cities is allowing cities to be
flooded with minimal damage.
23. Take individual risk perceptions serious!
Different rationalities of people asks for responsive communication
24. Resilient cities require action of landowners!
Take individual risk perceptions serious!
Different rationalities of people asks for responsive communication
Use insurances strategically – avoid moral hazards.
Balance financial schemes between prevention & recovery
25. F L O O D L A N D 4 F L O O D S
m a t t e r s
f o r f l o o d r i s k
m a n a g e m e n t
26. F L O O D L A N D 4 F L O O D S
EUPRO II project “Cross Flood - Cross-border management of flood risks”
m a t t e r s
f o r f l o o d r i s k
m a n a g e m e n t
27. Asst. Prof. dr. Thomas Hartmann
Utrecht University &
Jan Evangelista Purkyne UniversityCOST action:
Natural Flood Retention on Private Land
28. Asst. Prof. dr. Thomas Hartmann
Utrecht University &
Jan Evangelista Purkyne University
COST action:
Natural Flood Retention on Private Land