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Under the Floods Directive (Directive 2007/60/EC on the assessment and management of flood risks), all EU countries are required to. assess all areas where significant floods could take place; map the flood extent and assets and humans at risk in these areas; take adequate and coordinated measures to reduce this flood risk
13 paź 2023 · The viewer presents for the first time in one map the areas in the European Union which, according to the national authorities, carry a potentially significant flood risk. The flood risk information presented in the viewer is provided by EU Member States with support from the Commission and the European Environment Agency.
21 cze 2023 · In contrast to this, the researchers suggested high levels of flood protection in northern Scotland (flooding protection of a 1 in 200 years probability level), and in the north of the Netherlands (flood protection ranges from a probability level of 1 in every 1 250 years (inland) – to 1 in 10 000 years on the coast), combined with moderate exposure, led to lower risk in these regions ...
25 sty 2023 · They modelled ten-thousands of flood combinations, and their impact on road-network performance. They used a uniform 100-year flood map, from which they sampled combinations of small flood events, across all countries. For a given location, such an event has a 1 in 100 chance (1% probability) of being equalled or exceeded in any given year.
20 gru 2023 · The key findings show that the directives have led to a higher level of protection for water bodies and flood risk management than could have been expected without them. The objectives of the directives are as relevant now as they were at the time of the adoption, if not more. They contribute to achieving a range of sustainable development goals.
Protecting the EU’s water resources and ecosystems and ensuring all Europeans have access to clean drinking and bathing water.
15 gru 2021 · Regarding the Floods Directive, half of the Member States have improved data collection and/or methodologies for the preliminary assessment of flood risks. Although the discourse around floods in urban areas and sea level rise has intensified, it is still river floods that are most frequently registered (two thirds of the total) as a source of significant flooding in the EU.
Flood risks remain significant in Romania. However, the country has improved data collection, planning, and governance to address these risks, meeting the requirements of the EU Flood Directive. Investments outlined in Flood Risks Management Plans amount to approximately €3.7 billion, indicating a commitment to future flood management efforts.
Sites on Map Case studies 1 Projects A B C H E F G D 13 15 1 La Bassée wetlands restoration, France Providing newly created biodiverse wetlands and flood protection for Paris through the restoration of disused gravel pits. https://bit.ly/36AkeMN 2 Dune ecosystem revival, Netherlands Restoring dune complexes and salt marshes along the North Sea ...
21 gru 2021 · Investing in healthy rivers will also bring many benefits related to ecosystem services, such as flood protection, water purification and recreational opportunities. We can now provide practical support to Member States on how to do it and on how to finance such actions. Europe’s rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats are under immense pressure.
