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A changing climate & flood risk for London

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Page 1: A changing climate & flood risk for London

A changing climate & flood risk for London

Page 2: A changing climate & flood risk for London

The flood risk picture for London

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Flood risk from surface water

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Multiple benefits of natural flood management – Firs Farm Wetlands - Enfield

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London without tidal defences?

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A tidal surge resulted in disastrous flooding along the Thames Estuary and on the east

coast with a loss of over 300 lives. The same surge caused over 1,800 deaths in the

Netherlands.

It’s happened before ….

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Current protection from tidal flooding

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Introducing Thames Estuary 2100 plan;A plan for the future

Adapting to a changing climate

Enhancing the riverside environmentManaging flood risk on the estuary

Improving flood defences

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Incorporating water into urban design

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Investing in flood risk management; now and for the future

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Flood Risk Management: Protecting London - enabling good growth

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Any questions ?

Any Questions ?