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Nature-Based Flood Risk Management on Private Land : Disciplinary Perspectives on a Multidisciplinary Challenge.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hartmann, Thomas.
Other Authors: Slavíková, Lenka., McCarthy, Simon.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2019.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword: Nature-Based Flood Risk Management
  • Foreword: The Network LAND4FLOOD
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • Introduction
  • 1 Nature-Based Solutions in Flood Risk Management
  • References
  • 2 Scale in Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk Management
  • Introduction
  • Nature of Scale in Nature-Based Solutions
  • Epistemic View of Scale
  • Ontological View of Scale
  • Upscaling or Downscaling in Flood Risk Management?
  • Scale Mismatch in Socio-ecological Systems
  • Concluding Remarks on Realignment of Scale in FRM
  • References
  • Water Retention in the Polish Forests
  • 3 Reversing the Current: Small Scale Retention Programs in Polish Forests
  • Introduction: Water Management in Poland in the Retention Context
  • The Small Retention Programs in Polish Forests
  • The Small Retention Programs in Polish Forests
  • Implementation of the Small Retention Program in the Polish Forests
  • Measures Applied in the Small Retention Programs
  • Costs and Funding
  • Actors, Stakeholders and the Property Rights Aspect of the Programs in Poland
  • The Nature Conservation Aspect
  • Hydrological Aspects and Monitoring the Efficiency of the Small Retention Programs
  • Synergies and Tensions Between Functions
  • The Problem of up-Scaling
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • 4 Commentary: A (Mostly) Hydrological Commentary on the Small Retention Programs in the Polish Forests
  • References
  • 5 Commentary: Small Retention in Polish Forests from a Forest Management Perspective-Copying of Existing Could Be Right Path
  • Forest Ownership and Forest Stewardship
  • Role of Local Stakeholders
  • Why Small Retention Facilities?
  • Opportunities
  • Final Remarks
  • References
  • Small Scale NWRM in the Czech Republic
  • 6 This Is My Land! Privately Funded Natural Water Retention Measures in the Czech Republic
  • Introduction.
  • Geographical and Historical Background of the Case Study
  • Mr. Pitek's Land
  • Motivations and Interactions
  • Scaling-Up Potential?
  • References
  • 7 Commentary: Mr. Pitek's Land from a Perspective of Managing Hydrological Extremes: Challenges in Upscaling and Transferring Knowledge
  • The Use of Nature-Based Solutions to Manage Hydrological Extremes
  • Spatial Complexities and Challenges in Upscaling
  • Reflecting on Comparable International Cases
  • Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 8 Commentary: A Spatial Planning Perspective on Privately Funded Natural Water Retention Measures
  • Securing Land Resources for NWRM with Spatial Planning Instruments
  • Mobilising Land Resources for NWRM Through Land Consolidation
  • Further Questions and Lessons Learned
  • References
  • Floodplain Development in Flanders
  • 9 Swapping Development Rights in Swampy Land: Strategic Instruments to Prevent Floodplain Development in Flanders
  • Introduction
  • Flood Risks and Land Use Policy in Flanders
  • The Risk of Floods in Flanders
  • Land Use Policy in Flanders
  • Flood Risks Policy (Instruments) Flood Risk Policy in Flanders
  • Instruments for Land Use Management in Flood-Prone Areas
  • Flood Prone Open Space Areas as a Bypass
  • The Biggest Challenge for Implementing the Flood Prone Open Space Area Policy
  • Are There Alternatives to Implementation Plans?
  • Trading Development Rights
  • Mandatory Land Readjustment, Including Swapping Designation Zones
  • In Summary: Market- and Commons-Led Initiatives Are not yet a True Alternative for a Central Government-Led Approach
  • References
  • 10 Commentary: Swapping Development Rights to Prevent Flood Plain Development in Flanders: A Legal Architecture Perspective
  • Introduction
  • Legal Architecture
  • Research and Practice Questions Arising
  • References.
  • 11 Commentary: An Economic View on the Prospects of a Flood Defense Related Development Rights Market in Flanders
  • The Origins of Demand and Supply
  • How Could the Government Stimulate the Market?
  • An Alternative Solution: Auction-Based Purchase of Rights
  • Some Prerequisites to Successful Environmental Markets
  • Wetlands Restoration in Czech Republic
  • 12 Urban Wetlands Restoration in Floodplains: A Case of the City of Pilsen, Czech Republic
  • Introduction
  • Pilsen Case Study: Small-Scale Nature-Based Solution-An Answer to Regular Flooding of the City
  • Small-Scale Nature Based Solution Implementation in "Lobezská Louka" Park
  • Three Perspectives of NBS Implementation
  • The Need for Strong Arguments
  • Searching for a Way to Support Implementation of Nature-Based Solution in Cities
  • References
  • 13 Commentary: Urban Wetlands Restoration as NBS for Flood Risk Mitigation: From Positive Case to Legitimate Practice, in the View of Evidence-Based Flood Risk Policy Making
  • References
  • 14 Commentary: Flood Retention in Urban Floodplains-A Plzen Case Study from the Viewpoint of a Hydraulic Engineer
  • Introduction
  • The Lobezská Louka Site
  • Hydraulic Aspects of Wetland Retention
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • A Regional Flood Management in Austria
  • 15 Blauzone Rheintal: A Regional Planning Instrument for Future-Oriented Flood Management in a Dynamic Risk Environment
  • Introduction
  • The Rhine Valley: A Dynamic and Vulnerable Region in the Heart of Europe
  • Blauzone Rheintal: A Regional Plan to Secure Large-Scale Flood Areas
  • Interests and Interactions: The Process Leading Up to the Regional Plan
  • Intersectoral Coordination: The New Paradigm of Integrated Flood Risk Management in Action
  • Information and Negotiation: Engaging Municipalities and Landowners
  • Spatial Planning and Nature-Based Solutions in Flood Risk Management.
  • References
  • 16 Commentary: The Blauzone Rheintal from a Hydrological Perspective-A Transboundary Flood-Mitigation Solution in a Large Gravel-Bed River Basin
  • Hydrological Perspective: Reflection and Open Questions
  • Transferability Across Scales, Places and Disciplines and Final Remarks
  • References
  • 17 Commentary: The Blauzone Rheintal Approach from a Natural Hazard Perspective-Challenges to Establish Effective Flood Defence Management Programs
  • Flood Hazard and Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigation Measurements
  • Background Information to Establish Effective Measures to Prevent Flood Hazard
  • Social and Environmental Aspects Contributing to Flood Management
  • Lessons Learnt from Blauzone Rheintal
  • References
  • Dike Relocation in Germany
  • 18 Relocation of Dikes: Governance Challenges in the Biosphere Reserve "River Landscape Elbe-Brandenburg"
  • Introduction
  • Climate Change and Land Protection
  • Dike Relocation as a Challenge for Nature and Governance
  • Main Points and Structure
  • Dike Relocation in the UNESCO-Biosphere Reserve Elbe-Brandenburg River Landscape
  • Brief Description of the Dike Relocation Project
  • Stakeholder Process, Project Results and (Public?) Perception
  • Lessons Learned?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 19 Commentary: Dike Relocation from an Environmental Policy Perspective
  • References
  • 20 Commentary: Reflection on Governance Challenges in Large-Scale River Restoration Actions
  • References
  • Multi-Use Climate Adaptation in the Netherlands
  • 21 Dilemmas of an Integrated Multi-use Climate Adaptation Project in the Netherlands: The Oekense Beek
  • Introducing the Climate Change Adaptation Project Oekense Beek-An Integrated Approach
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Setting the Scene: Locating the Oekense Beek
  • Who Is Who? Mapping the Actor Landscape.
  • The Province of Gelderland: An Integral Organisation
  • The Regional Water Authority "Vallei en Veluwe"
  • The Municipality of Brummen
  • Natuurmonumenten
  • Farmers
  • Developing an Integrated Cooperation with Governmental and Non-governmental Actors
  • Finding Agreements with Private Landowners or Users: Available Instruments
  • Communicative Instruments-Starting the Conversation with Private Landowners and Users
  • Coercive Instruments
  • Financial Instruments
  • Problem: Support Is Declining
  • Reflecting on Challenges of Integrated, Collaborative Projects
  • References
  • 22 Commentary: Effectiveness and Integrated Multi-use of Retention Measures-A Hydraulic Engineering Perspective
  • References
  • 23 Commentary: Voluntary Agreement in Multi-use Climate Adaptation in the Oekense Beek from a Politic-Economic Perspective
  • Introduction
  • Use of Economic-Policy Instruments in Flood Risk Management
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Conclusion
  • 24 Conclusion
  • Ownership of Land Matters
  • Facilitating Nature-Based Solutions
  • Time and Scale Matter
  • Communication Across Disciplines Matter
  • The Argument for Putting Land First
  • References.

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