Learning lessons from the devastating flooding in Western Europe and China – and raising awareness of the importance of flood risk reduction activities and the long-term consequences of inaction – should be seen as a necessary investment in our future, write Swenja Surminski and Viktor Rözer, as they draw out particular lessons for Germany. Read more
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of heavy or intense rainfall in many parts of the UK, particularly in the winter months. This... Read more
This paper investigates how partnerships can incentivise flood risk reduction by focusing on the UK public-private partnership on flood insurance. Read more
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with Michael Gove MP at the helm, must focus on building... Read more
Jenkins, K., Surminski, S., Hall, J. and Crick, F. (2017) Assessing surface water flood risk and management strategies under future... Read more
Flooding is the costliest natural disaster worldwide. In the UK flooding is listed as a major risk on the National... Read more
The Flood Re insurance scheme will fail to reduce flood risk and the number of London households eligible for the... Read more