The current event in Germany in July 2021 clearly highlighted the necessity to adapt to the climate change effects. This paper discusses the ongoing development process of the implemented flood risk management according to the EU Floods Directive to a climate-adapted flood risk management. The need for further development, especially in the fields of operative flood protection and flood aftercare, is shown. Further, current trends such as the concept of resilience are addressed.
Rinnert, C; Schüller, A; Jüpner, R
Climate change challenge: new ideas for flood risk management
Wasserwirtschaft