The results of the flood-risk analysis – at the most detailed spatial scale available – found urban centres and their surrounding regions to be the hotspots of flood risk in Europe. The researchers found, when looking at flood risk EAD with structural flood defences in the baseline year, that Germany had the highest flood risk for residential buildings, followed by France, Italy and Spain ...
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The viewer presents for the first time in one map the areas in the European Union which, according to the national authorities, carry a potentially significant flood risk. The flood risk information presented in the viewer is provided by EU Member States with support from the Commission and the European Environment Agency.
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More broadly, the modelling in this study showed that tipping points in European countries – in the sense of nationwide network fragmentation – seem unlikely due to river flooding, but regional-scale tipping points can happen. The researchers suggested that flood-proofing the weak spots could benefit national road operators.
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Regarding the Floods Directive, half of the Member States have improved data collection and/or methodologies for the preliminary assessment of flood risks. Although the discourse around floods in urban areas and sea level rise has intensified, it is still river floods that are most frequently registered (two thirds of the total) as a source of significant flooding in the EU.
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The Water Framework Directive (WFD) focuses on ensuring good qualitative and quantitative health, i.e. on reducing and removing pollution and on ensuring that there is enough water to support wildlife at the same time as human needs. Since 2000, the WFD has been the main law for water protection in Europe. It applies to inland, transitional and ...
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The Floods Directive foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the EU. The first cycle of implementation was 2010- 2015. The second cycle of implementation covered the period 2016-2021. The Commission assessed the second cycle’s Preliminary Flood Risk Assessments as prepared by the Member States.
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Investing in healthy rivers will also bring many benefits related to ecosystem services, such as flood protection, water purification and recreational opportunities. We can now provide practical support to Member States on how to do it and on how to finance such actions. Europe’s rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats are under immense pressure.
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Flood protection along the Schelde River, Belgium Adopting a programmatic approach to provide flood protection while also restoring nature along the Schelde and its tributaries. https://bit.ly/3zCVS1e E Emscher Industrial Park, Germany A large scale urban renewal and ecological enhancement programme in the heart of Germany’s industrial region.
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Flood risks remain significant in Romania. However, the country has improved data collection, planning, and governance to address these risks, meeting the requirements of the EU Flood Directive. Investments outlined in Flood Risks Management Plans amount to approximately €3.7 billion, indicating a commitment to future flood management efforts.
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EU water policy is one of the cornerstones of environmental protection in the EU. The rules protect water resources, fresh and saltwater ecosystems, and ensure our drinking and bathing water are clean. In the context of the European Green Deal, the Water Framework Directive provides the main framework and the objectives for water policy in Europe.
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