Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University show that agricultural land preserved around river confluences can help mitigate floods. They make a case for Eco-DRR, an approach that uses existing environmental resources to improve resilience against flooding.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University show that agricultural land preserved around river confluences can help mitigate floods. They make a case for Eco-DRR, an approach that uses existing environmental resources to improve resilience against flooding.
The study is published in the journal Environmental and Sustainability Indicators.
Statistical analysis shows that municipalities with agricultural land in areas with high water storage potential suffered fewer floods, with stronger correlation when agricultural land was situated near river confluences. The team hope their findings inform effective land usage.
Climate change has brought about an increased risk of extreme weather, which is particularly concerning for areas at risk of floods. As society seeks to navigate this unprecedented challenge, local authorities are scrambling to come up with the most effective measures to prevent and mitigate severe flooding.
