HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL EXTREME EVENTS Hydrometeorological Hazards: Interfacing Science and Policy Recent hydrometeorological extreme events have highlighted the increased exposure and vulnerability of societies and the need to strengthen the knowledge-base of related policies. Current research is focused on improving forecasting, prediction and early warning capabilities in order to improve the assessment of vulnerability and risks linked to extreme climatic events. Hydrometeorological Hazards: Interfacing Science and Policy is the first volume of a series which will gather scientific and policy-related knowledge on climate-related extreme events. Invited authors are internationally recognized experts in their respective fields. This volume reflects the most recent advances in science and policy within this field and takes a multidisciplinary approach. The book provides the reader with a state-of-the art account of flash floods, droughts, storms, and a comprehensive discussion focused on the cost of natural hazards, resilience and adaptation. This book will be an invaluable reference for advanced undergraduates taking courses with a focus on natural hazards, including climate-related extreme events. The book will also be of interest to postgraduates, researchers and policymakers in this field looking for an overview of the subject.

HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL EXTREME EVENTSHydrometeorological Hazards:Interfacing Science and PolicyRecent hydrometeorological extreme events have highlighted the increased exposure and vulnerability of societies and the need to strengthen the knowledge-base of related policies. Current research is focused on improving forecasting, prediction and early warning capabilities in order to improve the assessment of vulnerability and risks linked to extreme climatic events.Hydrometeorological Hazards: Interfacing Science and Policy is the first volume of a series which will gather scientific and policy-related knowledge on climate-related extreme events. Invited authors are internationally recognized experts in their respective fields. This volume reflects the most recent advances in science and policy within this field and takes a multidisciplinary approach. The book provides the reader with a state-of-the art account of flash floods, droughts, storms, and a comprehensive discussion focused on the cost of natural hazards, resilience and adaptation.This book will be an invaluable reference for advanced undergraduates taking courses with a focus on natural hazards, including climate-related extreme events. The book will also be of interest to postgraduates, researchers and policymakers in this field looking for an overview of the subject.

Series PrefacePrefaceThe Series Editor - Philippe QuevauvillerList of ContributorsPART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE1.1 A historic experience for a strengthened resilience. European societies in front of hydro meteors 16th-20th centuriesEmmanuel Garnier1.2 Current understanding of climate change impacts on extreme eventsRichard Harding, Nick Reynart, and Alison Kay1.3 Common features to different hydrometeorological events and knowledge integrationBarbara Zanuttigh1.4 Science-Policy interfacingPhilippe QuevauvillerPART TWO: POLICY SETTINGS2.1 When Science meets Policy: Enhancing governance and management of disaster risksDemetrio Innocenti2.2 Hydrometeorological extremes and science-policy interface: IPCCZbysezk Kundewicz2.3 A snapshot of EU and international policies relevant to hydrometeorological eventsPhilippe QuevauvillerPART THREE: OUTLINE OF SCIENTIFIC FEATURES3.1 Hydroinformatics and its role in flood managementPhilipe Gourbesville3.2 Droughts: how to be prepared for the hazard?Henny van Lanen3.3 Drought in the light of climate change in the Mediterranean regionAna Iglesias and Luis Garrote3.4 Prediction of storm impacts on beach and dune systemsPaolo Ciavola, Oscar Ferreira, Ap Van Dongeren, Jaap Van Thiel de Vries, Clara Armaroli, and Mitchell HarleyPART FOUR: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS4.1 Assessing the costs of natural hazards - State of the art and the way forwardVolker Meyer et al.4.2 Resilience and adaptation to hydrometeorological hazardsMaureen Fordham, Hugh Deeming, and Åsa Gerger SwartlingPART FIVE: CONCLUSIONS5. Conclusions and outlookPhilippe QuevauvillerIndex