Prof Günter Blösch’s winning research paper focused on Megafloods in Europe and how they can be anticipated from observations in hydrologically similar catchments. This research advances the prediction of megafloods, offering policy-driven solutions to address climate change, protect biodiversity, and maintain sustainable land use. Policymakers can use these insights to implement climate adaptation strategies, such as enhancing infrastructure resilience and investing in green infrastructure like wetlands and floodplains, which absorb water, sequester carbon, and mitigate extreme weather impacts.
Günter Blöschl
Professor
Vienna University of Technology, University of Bologna
