The impact of climate change on global flood risk
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing www.worldscientific.com
Editors: Dr Harvey J. E. Rodda and Paul Sayers
Series Editor: Prof W. McGuire
We are seeking Chapter Authors for a new book, ‘The impact of climate change on global flood risk’.
Contributions are requested by January 2021
This will be part of a series of review volumes looking at the impact of climate change on natural hazards intended for undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers.
The book length will be approximately 300 pages, each chapter being a specific case study with the aim of including a wide range of studies to give a global coverage. Chapters will be typically 10-15 pages and are being requested to cover the following aspects of climate change and flooding:
- Evidence of climate change in recent flood events
- Coastal Flooding
- River Flooding
- Surface Water Flooding
- Ground Water Flooding
Climate change impacts 1. Temperature
- Impacts of increased temperature on sea level rise
- Impacts of increased temperature on rainfall
Climate change impacts 2. Increased storminess and extreme events
- Changes in global circulations
- Trends of historical events
Climate Change impacts 3. Feedback mechanisms and indirect effects
- Vegetation and land use change
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Population change and urban growth
Adaption Strategies
- Flood alleviation measures
- Social and behavioural change
Incorporating flood risk in national and local planning strategies
- Flood risk assessments
- The adaption of blue/green infrastructure
- Seeing water as a benefit
If you would be interested in providing a contribution please contact Dr Harvey Rodda by email or completing the form below, before January 2021.