Learning from Japan's Experience in Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management : A Series of Knowledge Notes
Globally, floods are the most frequent and damaging natural hazard. This poses a serious development challenge to many countries and their efforts to reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity. To help manage the impact of floods on people and e...
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2020
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/471791582142297709/Learning-from-Japans-Experience-in-Integrated-Urban-Flood-Risk-Management-A-Series-of-Knowledge-Notes http://hdl.handle.net/10986/33379 |
| Summary: | Globally, floods are the most frequent
and damaging natural hazard. This poses a serious
development challenge to many countries and their efforts to
reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity. To help
manage the impact of floods on people and economies, the
World Bank provides technical assistance, advisory services,
and financial support to a range of countries and cities
around the world. Facing different types and combinations of
flood risk, Japan’s rich history, range of investments and
approaches taken offers a unique knowledge opportunity for
other countries seeking to adopt and advance integrated
urban flood risk management (IUFRM). This series of
knowledge notes compiles many of the key lessons learned
from Japan’s IUFRM efforts. While any strategy to reduce
disaster risk must be developed based on a close
understanding of local contexts, the aim of this series is
to help members of the international community improve their
own approaches to managing urban floods. These notes are not
intended to provide a comprehensive analysis but rather a
snapshot highlighting key aspects, practice and lessons
learnt from Japanese practice. The four knowledge notes in
this series cover urban floods from assessment and planning
through to implementation and maintenance. |
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