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Anonymus, A. (author)In onze eindrapportage die u als vervolg op deze brief aantreft, hebben wij verantwoording, bevindingen en aanbevelingen van de Taskforce neergelegd. Het stuk bestaat uit een Rapport van Bevindingen en drie deelrapporten. Deelrapport Planvorming is een handreiking voor het completeren van de plannen op alle niveaus. Deelrapport Nafase bevat een...report 2009
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Schweckendiek, T. (author), Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. (author), Van Mierlo, M.C.L.M. (author), Calle, E.O.F. (author), Courage, W.M.G. (author)A risk-based safety approach is indispensable to support decision-making on flood protection strategies and measures. Hitherto the effects of river system behaviour on flood risk have usually been neglected. River system behaviour refers to the fact that the flood risk (or safety) of a particular area may depend on the safety of other adjoining...conference paper 2008
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Deltacommissie (author)The government asked the Delta Committee to come up with recommendations on how to protect the Dutch coast and the low-lying hinterland against the consequences of climate change. The issue is how the Netherlands can be made climate proof over the very long term: safe against flooding, while still remaining an attractive place to live, to reside...report 2008
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Kind, J. (author)In de wet staan normen voor de bescherming van grote delen van Nederland tegen overstromingen. Deze normen zijn gebaseerd op omstandigheden en berekeningen uit de jaren zestig van de vorige eeuw. Sinds die tijd zijn de mogelijke gevolgen van een overstroming fors toegenomen: de economische waarde achter de dijken is gestegen en de bevolking is...report 2008
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Eijgenraam, C.J.J. (author)Doel van de notitie is het formuleren van een algemeen toepasbare toetsnorm voor waterveiligheid op basis van kosten-batenanalyse (KBA).1 Deze nieuwe norm moet zoveel mogelijk dezelfde strekking hebben als de huidige wettelijke toetsnorm om waterkeringen goed of af te keuren. Zo kan de hoogte van de huidige normen met behulp van dit nieuwe...report 2008
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Mattheij, L. (author), Roovers, G. (author)The project is based on the fictional notion of a storm similar to Katrina hitting the Netherlands, and explores new approaches and ideas for dealing with the impact. The project resulted in a new concept in which self-reliant communities play a key role. The concept we have developed is not intended as a readymade, comprehensive alternative to...report 2007
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Anonymus, A. (author)EXCIMAP is a European exchange circle on flood mapping. The aim of the European Exchange Circle on Flood Mapping is to gather all existing experiences and know-how in Europe and to improve flood mapping practices. This exchange circle facilitates the exchange between European countries, helps to build a common work base, and improves...report 2007
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- Asselman, N.E.M. (author), Coen, L. (author), Diermanse, F.L.M. (author), Groeneweg, J. (author), Jeuken, M.C.J.L. (author), Pereira, F. (author), Sperna Weiland, F.C. (author), Vanlede, J. (author), Viaene, P. (author) report 2007
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Huang, B. (author), Guangzhou, M. (author)The Rhine River in the Netherlands, the Yellow River in China and the Mississippi River in the U.S. are three great rivers in the world. Each of them is performing a significant role in the country. The delta area for each river, in particular, is served as the centre in importance and commonly the most developed region in the whole river basin....report 2007
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Van Westen, C.J. (author)The purpose of the Floris Project The government considers it important that the public has a better understanding of the probability of their area being hit by a flood. The government also wants to have a clear view of the relatively weaker areas in flood protection. Other experts have, moreover, indicated that the protection against flooding...report 2005
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Eijgenraam, C.J.J. (author), Stolwijk, H.J.J. (author), Ebregt, J. (author)This report is part 2 of the economic analysis of the project Space for the Rivers, which aims at improving the safety against flooding along the river Rhine. It is a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) of proposed measures and packages. A method has been developed for evaluating measures and packages with more than one effect at the same time....report 2005
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Eijgenraam, C.J.J. (author)This report is part 1 of a Cost-Benefit Analysis of the project Space for the Rivers, which aims at improving the safety against flooding along the river Rhine. A new method has been developed to find the optimal safety level for dike rings against flooding and the accompanying investment strategy. This method has been applied to 22 dike rings...report 2005
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Penning-Rowsell, E. (author), Johnson, C. (author), Tunstall, S. (author), Tapsell, S. (author), Morris, J. (author), Chatterton, J. (author), Green, C. (author)This handbook is intended to be a stand-alone "how to do it"guide to assessing the benefits of flood and coastal risk management.report 2005
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The requirements for this literature review were set out in 5.1 as detailed in the Environment Agencys proposal for ComCoast work package 4 stakeholder dialogue and communication. The aims were: 1) To review literature relevant to the BTwC and ComCoast to understand the main messages and evidence to support improving public participation and...report 2005
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Bouma, J.J. (author), Schram, A. (author), François, D. (author)This report provides a methodological background that will be used in the assessment of hazards of overtopping. Those assessment methods that attach a monetary value to the effects on resources are focussed upon. The relationships between the characteristics of overtopping and the use of specific valuation techniques is further explored....report 2004
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Hooijer, A. (author), Klijn, F. (author), Kwadijk, J. (author), Pedroli, B. (author)Flood risk (defined as a result of flood probability and potential damage) along Rhine and Meuse rivers is expected to increase in two ways: A. Climate change will cause a significant increase in the probability of extreme floods (according to a majority of climate change scenarios). B. The potential damage of floods (the level of investments in...report 2002
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Nguyen, G.N. (author)Traditionally, the design of sea and river dikes in Vietnam is primarily based on a water level with a particular frequency of being exceeded. The frequencies of exceedence of design levels and governing discharge are widely regarded as constituting a standard for the safety of the region protected by the dikes and are interpreted in terms of...report 2002
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Traditionally, the design of sea and river dikes in Vietnam is primarily based on a water level with a particular frequency of being exceeded. The frequencies of exceedence of design levels and governing discharge are widely regarded as constituting a standard for the safety of the region protected by the dikes and are interpreted in terms of...report 2002
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Van Os, A. (author)Many important developments are currently taking place in the area of flood risk management in Europe. The IRMA-SPONGE Umbrella Program aims to contribute to these developments by co-ordinating and integrating 13 research projects, dealing with many aspects of flood risk management along the rivers Rhine and Meuse, in such a way that the output...report 2002
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Anonymous, A. (author)Development of a decision support system and analysis of retention options along the lower Rhine river.report 2002