Knowledge transfer from the Chinese flood foresight project
A report on a cooperative project between the governments of UK and China to develop and adapt the UK’s flood foresight methods in China.
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This report covers the lessons learnt from the Taihu Basin project. This was a cooperative project between the governments of UK and China to develop and adapt the UK’s flood foresight methods in China.
This project involved:
- a complete flood risk analysis based on the generation of climate and socio-economic scenarios
- hydrological, hydraulic and damage modelling
- the creation of a geographic information system (GIS) - the Taihu Basin Risk Assessment System (TBRAS)
This project was a successful transfer of UK flood risk assessment methods to China. The Chinese experience of adopting a foresight approach (with some innovations) demonstrated:
- the potential of preliminary screening of flood risk - based on qualitative information from those with relevant knowledge
- the significance of socio-economic drivers in increasing flood risk over time
- the potential of end-to-end modelling of flood risk using linked computer models
This report is useful to those involved in flood risk management, particularly the modelling and mapping of flood risk. This includes those involved in the planning and implementation of emergency response and mitigation methods. It’ll also be of interest to Environment Agency staff and partners working to help the UK manage its future flood risk.
More information about the whole project can be found at future of flood and coastal defence GOV.UK pages
This project ran from 2009 to 2011.