IAHR Webinar | Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Gdańsk University of Technology

This Water Monograph is written in response to the IAHR call for “science-informed action!” after unprecedented flood flow peaks worldwide in July 2021. It is therefore directed to the practising hydraulic engineer, who bridges the interface between writing reports and active management of post-disaster reconstruction. In particular it is aimed at codifiers, experienced supervising engineers in the often-overlooked role of revising legal Codes of Practice to guide practising engineers, when it becomes apparent (as now) that existing Codes are obsolescent and should be treated as such until updates have been issued.

Webinar:

1. Overview of Flood Risk Assessment:

   • Introduction to the foundational principles of flood risk assessment, especially within various developmental project scopes.
   • The importance of assessing flood risks as a critical step in mitigating potential adverse impacts on communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.

2. IAHR Water Monograph:

   • A detailed discussion on the Water Monograph, a key publication by IAHR that provides comprehensive guidelines and methodologies for practical flood risk assessment.
   • Highlights of tools, best practices, and case studies outlined in the monograph.

3. Methodologies and Tools:

   • Various analytical tools and modeling techniques used to predict, assess, and mitigate flood risks.
   • Steps for conducting hydrological and hydraulic modeling, analyzing return periods, floodplain mapping, and vulnerability assessments.

4. Case Studies and Practical Applications:

   • Real-life applications of flood risk assessments for ongoing or completed projects.
   • Lessons learned from past projects to improve future flood resilience.

5. Audience Q&A and Interactive Discussion:

   • An open forum for attendees to engage with speakers, ask questions, and discuss challenges related to flood risk assessment in their specific projects or regions.

Target Audience: This webinar is ideal for engineers, environmental scientists, urban planners, policymakers, and stakeholders in both public and private sectors. Attendees will gain insights into how to integrate flood risk assessments into project planning processes and improve decision-making for sustainable and resilient development.

For more information on registration, timing, and the speakers list, it's best to visit the IAHR’s official website or their event announcements for updated details.

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