Engineers and the Environment – natural allies in our fight for a more flood resilient nation

John Curtin from the UK Environment Agency talks about how a careful blend of hard and soft engineering solutions, and a better understanding of 'place', can help achieve flood resilience within the government's 25-year environment plan

23
April,
2018

Engineers and the Environment – natural allies in our fight for a more flood resilient nation

The hanging gardens of Colombia

To insulate vulnerable communities from floods and restore wetlands, Colombia promotes the use of recycled materials, suspended gardens and climate-smart agriculture.

10
April,
2018

The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance at EGU

The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance is heading to Vienna from 8-13th April to present a varied and powerful portfolio of our work at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly– here is what to expect.

06
April,
2018

The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance at EGU

Hillside communities learn to mitigate landslide risks

Every year landslides cause loss of life and damage to property in Colombia. People in informal urban settlements are particularly exposed. With support from local government, researchers, and others, they can understand – and work to mitigate – such risks.

26
March,
2018

Hillside communities learn to mitigate landslide risks

As floods rise in Bangladesh, crab farming helps families tread water

Crab farming offers a flood resilient income solution for farmers in Bangladesh facing salt-water intrusion

23
March,
2018

As floods rise in Bangladesh, crab farming helps families tread water

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