Flood Policy Related Content
Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater
With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods.
Scientists say human activity responsible for climate fragility
In a study of over 2,000 streams around North America, researchers reveal the escalating impact human activity has on flooding - creating climate fragility.
How can innovation help turn climate emergency declarations into real actions?
Dr Xander Wang is leading the Climate Smart Lab to innovate smart technologies supporting climate change adaptation at regional and local scales
The secret link between deforestation and flooding in West Africa
The frequency of thunderstorms has doubled in the last 30 years, in some fast-growing West African coastal cities.
Climate change disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities
Research by the University of Waterloo reveals that Indigenous communities are at higher risk from climate change flooding, due to pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerability.
Fighting climate change with autonomous flood monitoring
Neelam Sandhu, SVP, Chief Elite Customer Success Officer at BlackBerry, explores how autonomous year-round flood monitoring and intelligent early warning systems can be deployed by local municipalities to protect communities from natural disasters.
Flood-mapping tool could change how agricultural planning works
A new flood-mapping tool, containing data from 1985 to now, could be what people need for agricultural planning that protects food security.
Government gives immediate tax relief to those affected by flood damage
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that households and business owners significantly affected by recent flooding will receive immediate tax relief.
Environment Agency continues to tackle flooding across the UK
Ongoing river flooding continues to impact communities in parts of South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
Can the UK’s infrastructure cope with extreme weather?
As people across the country attempt to commute to work and school amid icy conditions, it will become increasingly difficult to ignore the realities of climate change. Here we discuss if the UK's infrastructure is prepared to face these difficulties.
WHO sends help to flooded populations across Africa
Erratic 2019 weather patterns have created increased flooded populations, bringing the sinister risk of water-borne diseases.
Hull’s £42 million tidal flood scheme given go ahead
£42 million tidal flood scheme has now had final sign off from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Planning application submitted for Leeds flood defences
Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted.
Port of Blyth complete Northumberland £600,000 flood scheme
The Environment Agency and Port of Blyth have worked together to build a £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth.
Coal Authority highlights green initiatives from Britain’s coal mines
To welcome Green GB Week, the Coal Authority has shown how its award-winning approach to delivering sustainable solutions has come from Britain’s coal mining legacy.
Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next...
The Environment Agency’s Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has highlighted the need for a new approach in his keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coast Conference
Households warned to be aware of flood risk from thawing snow
A flood resilience campaigner is warning households to be prepared for the thaw which could cause flooding following the recent spell of wintry conditions across the UK
Exeter to begin work on flood defence scheme
Essential construction will begin on station road in April 2018 as part of a flood defence scheme
Environment Agency launch campaign to prepare for frequent flooding
The Environment Agency have warned that climate change will cause more frequent flooding in the UK and have launched their 'Flood Action Campaign' to prepare those at risk.
Environment Agency help children to prepare for floods at school
The Environment Agency are running ‘Flood Weeks’ at schools in the North East of England to help children prepare for floods in their local areas.
