1. 3rd Stakeholder Meeting on European Action Programme Flood Risk Management, 16 September 2005
Basic principles
Overview on proposals
Clustering proposals
Way forward
Source: Government of the Netherlands

2. EU Flood Action Programme Research and information component
Basis principles
continuous process, not interfering with political debate
at Council and EP on Floods Directive
driven by demand of Member States / regions / basins
facilitate a platform for Member States to discuss their needs
using as much as possible existing network structure
- EXCIFF, EFAS, ACTIF, WMO–RA VI European Working
International River Commissions – Flood working groups
UN ECE, UNESCO Flood Initiative, EUMETNET
establish & maintain links to EU-funded and other major
link with, and integrate ongoing research projects

3. BE proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Land use and management: development methodology for evaluation of effects of land use change on water systems; better information exchange across regions
Data management: development of a publicly accessible system for monitored data and geodata (water quantity, flood management)
Flood mapping: development of mapping standards and assessing protection levels
Modelling: 1) interlinking existing models, based on OpenMI standards (HarmonIT project); 2) assessment of climate change scenarios; quality standards for modelling instruments; 3) assessment of dyke failure risk
Crisis management: 1) platform for linking meteorological data and flood forecasts; 2) platform for linking flood forecasting and crisis management
Flood management measures: 1) methodology to quantify/assess impact of flooding on land management (risk ?); 2) compare existing river basin structures and identify efficient approaches; 3) information exchange in shared river basins

4. CZ proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood mapping: methodologies for risk assessment (estimate of possible consequences)
Forecasting and warning: 1) improving forecasting methodologies (prolonging lead time of forecast; 2) improving probability of forecasts; 3) forecasts for flash floods, mainly in small basins
Land use and management: methodologies for evaluation of measures to reduce run-off patterns (land use in rural and urban areas)
Information exchange: welcome all initiatives such as EXCIFF; crucial role of International River Commission in this process

5. FI proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood management measures: 1) develop best practices for flood risk planning; 2) develop pilot management plans; 3) at later stage exchange on flood risk management plans
Climate change: 1) assessment of climate change scenarios; 2) bringing together the research community and policy makers to improve knowledge base and quality of decisions taken
Flood forecasts: linking meteorological data, hydrological data and flood forecasts
Early warning systems: cooperation and exchange of experience, also making use of civil protection cooperation

6. EXCIFF (FR & JRC) proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood forecasting and preparedness: better information of the public of flood forecasts and ways to react to such forecasts: EXCIFF team 5C to develop best practices reference document (guide) how to deliver flood-related information to the general public
Flood mapping: drawing together experiences in flood mapping from across Europe, develop best practices reference document (guide) on flood mapping

7. HU proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood mapping: development of methodology involving pilot projects)
Flood forecast and early warning systems: 1) better linking meteorological and hydrological data; 2) cover flash floods as well
Information and experience exchange: support for EXCIFF proposals and creation of EXCIMAP

8. CH proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood mapping: support for EXCIFF proposals (FR & Commission), and offer for future cooperation (based on ten year of experience including transboundary cooperation)

9. ICPDR proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood mapping: support for EXCIFF proposals, and offer for future cooperation; reference to the ICPDR Flood Action Programme

10. EEB and WWF proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Measuring success: methodology for assessing success of reducing risk to people and the environment; collate and compare existing criteria and develop best practices
Link between choice of cost-effective flood risk measures and the WFD; flood-related measures have to respect the WFD
Flood mapping and modelling
Land management and flood risk assessment, linked to CAP funding use
Flood events in urban areas (through overloaded sewerage systems)
Climate change and rising sea levels
Social, economic and environmental benefits of flood events
Exchange of information, and research, on stakeholder involvement
Legal implications: research on how flood-related measures fut into other EU environmental legislation (WFD, Natura 2000, the 2 Environmental Impact Assessment Directives, Environmental Liability etc)

11. NL proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Making best use of ongoing ERA-NET CRUE and FLOODsite projects
Interreg projects delivering experience as well as good practices guides
Improving integration of spatial planning and flood measures: research
Flood modelling and forecasting
Climate change: impacts of river floods and rising sea levels
Risk analysis: prediction of possible risks/consequences
Flood mapping: develop common understanding
Flood risk management plans: develop good practices document, including principles of cost-benefit analysis
Insurance-linked questions
Crisis management and civil protection
Public awareness

12. UEPC proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Assessment all reasons for flood events, from surface sealing and othe changes in land use to overloaded sewerage systems
More coordination and exchange of information between authorities, the research community, designers, industry and other stakeholders
Developing of practical guidance for developers, designers and planners
Encouraging cross-border cooperation agreements
Voicing general support for the flood initiative

13. EWA proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Develop measures to assess and remedy of intra-urban flood events
Develop guidance on increasing flood resilience of urban infrastructure
Review and improve contingency planning procedures in emergency cases

14. CEMR proposals submitted
for discussion at Stakeholder Meeting 16 September 2005
Flood mapping: support for EXCIFF proposals (FR & Commission)
Collecting the wealth of existing work and experience in a range of fields to establish a reference and information source (database)

15. Clustering of proposals / ideas
Flood mapping
Flood forecasting
Link to civil protection,
Emergency management
and early warning
Link to / impact of
climate change
Flood risk
management plans
Issues to be addressed in
ongoing research projects
FP6
Issues to be addressed in
future research projects
FP7
Land use management

16. Source: Vienna City Council MA 45