The resilience approach to climate adaptation applied for flood risk

Doctoral thesis (2012)

Authors

Contributors

C. Zevenbergen (promotor)
R.M. Ashley (promotor)
Department
Hydraulic Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2012 Gersonius, B.
Climate change Uncertainty Adaptation Flood risk management Tipping points Real options Resilience
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Published Date

22-05-2012

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ISBN:

9780415624855

Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract

This dissertation presents a potential way forward for adaptation to climate change, termed the resilience approach. This approach takes a dynamic perspective on adaptive processes and the effects of these processes at/across different spatio-temporal scales. Experience is provided with four methods that can be used to apply the resilience approach: Adaptive Policy Making, Real-In-Options, Adaptation Tipping Points and - Adaptation Mainstreaming Opportunities. This dissertation discusses the concept, procedure and benefits/limitations of each method, examining its usefulness for informing investment decisions for flood risk management. It also gives specific recommendations on which method to use under what circumstances.