20th Integrated Flood Risk Management in a Changing Climate

Course schedule

This course is a pure face-to-face course. It will take place from 13 to 17 July 2026.

Course overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM) in the context of climate change. It combines conceptual foundations with practical tools to assess flood hazards and risks. Crucially, this edition now includes specialized tracks on Engineering Flood Mitigation to explore physical interventions that reduce flood impacts.

Course objectives

• Strengthen understanding of flood risk dynamics 
  Enhance participants’ knowledge of flood hazards, exposure, and vulnerability in the context of changing climatic conditions and human-induced factors.
• Promote integrated engineering and management approaches 
  Build capacity to apply holistic strategies that combine structural engineering mitigation with non-structural measures.
• Bridge theory and practice in flood management 
  Link theoretical frameworks with hands-on exercises in flood infrastructure design and risk assessment.
• Introduce innovative solutions for flood challenges 
  Expose participants to emerging and innovative approaches that address complex flood risks and reduce social, economic, and environmental impacts.
• Enhance planning and implementation capacity 
  Support participants in designing and implementing context-specific flood risk management solutions that contribute to long-term resilience and sustainability.