As exposure to coastal hazards increases there is growing interest in nature-based solutions
for risk reduction. This study uses high-resolution flood and loss models to quantify the …

Part 1 of this paper has discussed the uncertainties arising from gaps in knowledge or
limited understanding of the processes involved in different natural hazard areas. Such …

In this paper we outline the development and application of a simple two-dimensional
hydraulic model for use in assessments of coastal flood risk. Such probabilistic assessments …

Vegetated foreshores adjacent to engineered structures (so-called hybrid flood defenses),
are considered to have high potential in reducing flood risk, even in the face of sea level rise …

A dike system of moderate size has a large number of potential system states, and the
loading imposed on the system is inherently random. If the system should fail, in one of its …

Multifunctional use of flood defences is seen as a promising solution for improving the
synergy between flood protection and urban development. Combining the functions can …

Aim of this paper is to investigate the application of cost benefit analysis methods in the
decisionmaking on a desired flood protection strategy in the Netherlands. After a discussion …

Coastal flood risk is a function of the probability of coastal flooding and the consequential
damage. Scenarios of potential changes in coastal flood risk due to changes in climate …

Flood prevention policy is of major importance to the Netherlands since a large part of the
country is below sea level and high water levels in rivers may also cause floods. In this …

To indicate the general background of this thesis the historical development of risk
management (section 1.1), the interpretation of risk and uncertainty (section 1.2) and the risk …