 Second International Conference on
Flood Recovery Innovation and Response
26 - 28 May 2010
Milano, Italy
Flooding is a global phenomenon that claims numerous lives worldwide each year. In addition, many more people must endure the homelessness, disease and crop failures that are left in the wake of floods. The increased frequency of flooding in the last few years, coupled with climate change predictions and urban development, suggest that these statistics are set to worsen in the future. When flooding occurs in populated areas, it can cause substantial damage to property as well as threatening human life.
The conference provides a forum for researchers, academics and practitioners actively involved in improving our understanding of flood events including risk management and mitigation, as well as emergency response and many other related issues. The meeting will bring together engineers, scientists and other professionals from many countries involved in research and development activities in a wide range of technical and management topics related to flooding and its devastating effects.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
- Flood risk analysis and vulnerability assessment
- Flood risk management and mitigation
- Flood defence methods
- Urban flood management
- Flash floods
- Coastal flooding
- Flood case studies
- Integrated catchment management
- Risk assessment and decision making
- Rehabilitation and restoration
- Innovation in building and infrastructure resilience
- Early warning and emergency systems
- Public perception of floods
- Financial and insuring issues
- Health and social aspects of flooding
Abstract and Paper Submission Information
Papers are invited on the topics outlined and others falling within the scope of the meeting. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted as soon as possible. Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, results and conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper.
We strongly encourage the submission of abstracts electronically, by clicking on the 'Submit an Abstract' button found at the top and bottom of this page. If you prefer, abstracts can be sent by email, fax or mail to the Conference Secretariat. Details can be found on the left side of this page. Please include your name, full address and conference topic on all submissions.
Final acceptance will be based on the full-length paper, which if accepted for publication, must be presented at the conference. To be fair to all participants, each registered delegate will only be able to submit one paper. The language of the conference will be English.
The paper deadline will be advised after submission of abstracts.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Claire Shiell
Conference Secretariat
FRIAR 2010
WESSEX INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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