Modelling and Evaluation of Nature-based Solutions for Reducing Fluvial Flood Risk
PhD candidate: Damien Sansen
Supervisor: Pr. B. Dewals
Funding: Interreg NWE ResiRiver
Duration: 2023-2027
Modelling and Evaluation of Nature-based Solutions for Reducing Fluvial Flood Risk
Frequent and intense flooding events demand a reevaluation of existing protection measures. The rise of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) has sparked growing interest due to their enhanced resilience compared to traditional gray infrastructure and the co-benefits they provide, particularly in promoting social inclusion and enhancing natural ecosystems. Understanding how to effectively incorporate these green solutions into protection frameworks is crucial.
This research focuses on numerical models to address this challenge by studying key topics such as the combination of measures at different scales and risk evaluation, including confluences. As part of the Interreg NWE program “ResiRiver,” the Vesdre catchment will serve as a pilot study to connect conceptual ideas from spatial-planning master plans with practical design and sizing of protective measures.
