Flood Risk Management in the People's Republic of China
Flood Risk Management in the People's Republic of China

Author: Yoshiaki Kobayashi

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 9290925310

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This publication presents a shift in the People's Republic of China from flood control depending on structural measures to integrated flood management using both structural and non-structural measures. The core of the new concept of integrated flood management is flood risk management. Flood risk management is based on an analysis of flood hazard, exposure to flood hazard, and vulnerability of people and property to danger. It is recommended that people learn to live with flood risks, gaining and promoting a clear understanding of flood risks, quantifying and modifying the flood hazard, regulating exposure to the hazard, and reducing their vulnerability to danger.

Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China
Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9292571508

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Disaster risk now presents one of the most serious threats to inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. In the People's Republic of China (PRC), the incidence of natural disasters---particularly water-related disasters---are on the rise, resulting in an increased exposure to and vulnerability of the population to disasters. Coupled with anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of weather-related events due to climate change, the PRC's population is at heightened risk. This review focuses on water-related disasters, including identification of underlying causes, current management and policies to reduce risk, and opportunities for strengthening integrated disaster risk management in the PRC.

Financial Management of Flood Risk
Financial Management of Flood Risk

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2016-07-29

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9264257683

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Disasters present a broad range of human, social, financial, economic and environmental impacts, with potentially long-lasting effects. This report applies the lessons from the OECD’s analysis of disaster risk financing practices and its risk guidance to the specific case of floods.

Greening Development in the People’s Republic of China
Greening Development in the People’s Republic of China

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9292690353

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This report traces the journey and partnership of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over the past decade in four areas: environmental protection and ecological conservation, rural economy, green livable cities, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. It highlights how the green development partnership between the PRC and ADB has evolved over the years. Best practices, innovations, and lessons learned offer insights for ADB, its developing member countries, and other development partners. The report also presents forward-looking directions for further collaboration by the PRC and ADB in pursuit of a more sustainable future.

Flood Risk Management
Flood Risk Management

Author: Theodore V Hromadka II

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2017-08-30

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9535134655

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In this book, contributions from several experts specializing in the area of flood risk management are assembled into a single volume. Application and testing of numerical and statistical models that can simulate the complex reality along with effective flood management strategies that are being implemented in various nations are presented. This collection of topics will provide an update to the reader as to the state of the art in this important technical field.