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Nature-Based Management of Urban Floods to Decline Risks with Case Studies
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: Received: 29 November 2020 / Approved: 30 November 2020 / Online: 30 November 2020 (09:55:54 CET)
(This article belongs to the Research Topic EUSAR 2020—Preprints)
How to cite: Shahraki, A. A. Nature-Based Management of Urban Floods to Decline Risks with Case Studies. Preprints 2020, 2020110713. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202011.0713.v1 Shahraki, A. A. Nature-Based Management of Urban Floods to Decline Risks with Case Studies. Preprints 2020, 2020110713. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202011.0713.v1
Abstract
This paper discusses devastating urban floods in the year 2019 that caused human and socioeconomic losses in many countries, including Iran. The main question addressed by this paper is the choice between two flood management models, namely, the optimal and nature-based flood management or the existing hazardous situation that damage the ecosystem and natural resources. The analysis of this paper will find the main responsible factors in the mentioned floods in Iran. For this reason, it examines the impacts of the existing flood management that neglects the ecosystems, environmental components, and nature. The method of this research includes theoretical studies, case studies with the help of structured interviews, and observations. A benchmarking technique compares the two alternatives. The comparisons use seven indicators abstracted from successful global experiences and local knowledge. Finally, this research presents a model for optimal flood management that is applicable everywhere in the world.
Keywords
Flood management; ecosystems; climate change; indicators; benchmarking; nature-based
Subject
Engineering, Automotive Engineering
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