Handbook of Flood Risk Management in Developing Countries

This new handbook brings together diverse perspectives and experiences of flooding impacts and management in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including traditional and modern approaches adopted by communities, homeowners, academics, project managers, institutions, and policy makers. Key stakeholders provide insights on flood hazards, impacts, control, and adaptation strategies across regions. The inclusion of policy makers, emergency responders, organizational leaders, and flood defense project managers makes it a unique addition to the flood management literature. The chapters are organized to showcase the various impacts and challenges of flooding management, including response and recovery. The contributions highlight mitigation approaches from the perspectives of policy makers, environmental planners, and community restorers. The book also considers related aspects such as land use, waste management, drainage systems, security challenges, urban planning, and development, their contributions to flooding, and serves as a valuable resource for experienced researchers, practitioners, postgraduate students, and flood-prone communities in developing countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive handbook brings together a diverse range of perspectives and experiences regarding the impacts of flooding and its management across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. By drawing from both traditional and modern approaches adopted by communities, homeowners, academics, project managers, institutions, and policy makers, the book aims to shed light on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with flood management in these regions. Key stakeholders, including policy makers, emergency responders, leaders of key organizations, and managers of flood defense projects, contribute their insights and perspectives on flood hazards, flood impacts, flood control and adaptation strategies.

The chapters in the handbook are organized in a way that highlights the various dimensions of flooding management, including response and recovery. The chapter contributions bring together a wealth of information on the different impacts of flooding and propose innovative mitigation approaches. They provide a comprehensive description of procedures for managing flooding and reducing the adverse effects on communities, from the perspectives of policy makers, environmental planners, and restorers of flood-affected areas. Additionally, the book explores the interconnected aspects of land use, waste management, drainage systems, security challenges, urban planning, and development, and their contributions to flooding.

The primary target audience of this book is experienced researchers and practitioners in flood risk management. It serves as a valuable resource for postgraduate students studying related programs, as well as inhabitants of flood-prone communities in developing countries who seek guidance and understanding in managing the risks associated with flooding.

This multi-disciplinary book represents a significant contribution to the field of flood control and management. Its comprehensive coverage of topics and diverse perspectives make it an essential resource for professionals across various sectors, including engineering, built environment, health, retail, and more. By fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration, this book aims to contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable flood management strategies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367749743