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Floods are wreaking havoc across our country. Here is my article on sustainable solutions to combat flooding in Kenya ,join the conversation on how we can tackle this critical issue . https://lnkd.in/d83YvcxK

The growing frequency of climate-related events – from extreme heat to floods and drought – is having a dire impact on people in BC. Communities have told us they need additional funding certainty to address their climate-risk needs, so we’re introducing a new program to help begin to give them reliable, long-term funding to make people and their communities safer https://lnkd.in/gytusxXK

Don't Build on the River's Borrowed Land: Why Floodplains Matter and Reasons for Catastrophic Floods The floodplain of a river must be considered as important part of the river system as the stream channel itself, to prevent catastrophic floods. https://lnkd.in/dGYNhiuU

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FLOOD OUTLOOK The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has released a Special Weather Statement in the Lake Simcoe Watershed. Clusters of severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and hail are moving through the Lake Simcoe watershed this afternoon into Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall of 30-50 mm is possible. While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists. Watercourses will be flowing higher than normal causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Tuesday, June 25, 2024. For more information please visit https://lnkd.in/ekzVjJKp #LSFlood

Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin

Mangrove trees’ natural flood protection to be studied in £1.85m project Resilient coastal trees can provide nature-based safety against storms and tsunamis https://lnkd.in/eH54QcY3

Three years on from the November 2021 catastrophic flooding in Whatcom County, WA and the Sumas River floodplain (British Columbia) the discussion continues. I really believe it is the frequency of flooding that motivates people to make changes and investments. Like any other type of human behavior there needs to be some intervention or strong reinforcement to the idea that the status quo is working. The "no action" alternative here is pretty clear, wait and dither and there will be another catastrophic flood event and more disruption, displacement, flood damages, economic loss, livestock and human suffering. So, the question is what is tolerable a flood every 5 years, 10 years, 25-years? If the perception is that suffering is linked to a rare event, it is unlikely any major investments will occur to address the flood risk. https://lnkd.in/dz9SuBEd

ICYMI: Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin