A Transformative Approaches to Integrated Flood and Drought Management: International Insights and Innovations
Event
Side Event
A Transformative Approaches to Integrated Flood and Drought Management: International Insights and Innovations
About Event:
Monday, October 06, 2025 (17:30-19:00) Timing (IST)
Climate change, rapid urbanization, and competing sectoral demands are amplifying the risks of floods and droughts worldwide. This special side session of the RESTART-IN Project at the IAHS 2025 Conference will showcase how international collaboration can drive integrated flood and drought disaster management. Drawing on case studies from India, the Netherlands, and other regions, the session will address current challenges—ranging from technical limitations and institutional barriers to socio-economic constraints—and present transformative, cross-disciplinary solutions.
Discussions will feature the application of process-based hydrological models, AI/ML-based predictive tools, remote sensing technologies, and CMIP6 climate projections to assess and manage hydro-climatic extremes. The session will highlight approaches such as stakeholder-driven strategies, decision-support tools, and the Multi-Layer Safety framework for enhancing resilience.
Participants will gain practical insights into bridging the gap between science, policy, and practice, with an emphasis on co-developing solutions that integrate advanced modelling with governance and community engagement. The event will conclude with an open discussion exploring pathways for operationalizing these strategies to achieve sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient water management across scales.
