Training Course on Integrated Flood Risk Management

Flood risk management has traditionally been focused on evacuating floodwater as soon as possible or on storing it temporarily through structural measures such as dams or levees. However, traditional flood mitigation is not always desirable or feasible. As a result, Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM) is gaining traction among flood risk and water management professionals. IFRM is a more integrated and comprehensive approach taking a catchment or basin perspective that includes nature-based solutions. It also rests on the principle that water management and land-use planning should combine both structural and non-structural measures to manage water and achieve flood mitigation.

This course will introduce practitioners to the key concepts of Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM), including basin-wide approaches to water management; structural, non-structural, nature-based, and climate-resilient solutions to limit flood exposure in urban and rural areas; participatory approaches to IFRM; and risk-informed decision-making. Participants will also be able to gain hands-on experience in IFRM through simulation exercises.