a changing climate & flood risk for london
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A changing climate & flood risk for London
The flood risk picture for London
Flood risk from surface water
Multiple benefits of natural flood management – Firs Farm Wetlands - Enfield
London without tidal defences?
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 ….
Current protection from tidal flooding
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
Incorporating water into urban design
Investing in flood risk management; now and for the future
Flood Risk Management: Protecting London - enabling good growth
Any questions ?
Any Questions ?
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