Land4Flood - Call for Papers
Dear friends and colleagues,
Politehnica University of Timisoara in cooperation with IWRA Land4Flood Task Force will organize the 2nd Land4Flood conference in Timişoara, Romania, from September 3rd to 5th, 2025, under the theme "Leveraging Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Land and Flood Risk Management in Anthropocene". The conference will be hosted by the Department of Overland Communication Ways, Foundation and Cadastre.
The escalating impacts of climate change are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of flooding, leading to higher human and financial costs. Traditional flood defense mechanisms offer limited protection and can be effectively augmented with nature-based solutions that not only mitigate flood risks but also enhance ecosystem services, such as biodiversity and recreational spaces. Notably, these nature-based approaches typically require more land compared to conventional methods.
The forthcoming LAND4FLOOD conference is dedicated to fostering dialogue and sharing insights on maximizing water storage across catchments, including hinterlands, river floodplains, polders, and urban areas. This conference will particularly focus on the land as a critical element—examining its biophysical attributes, including hydrological components, its value as a socio-economic resource, and its strategic role in flood risk management.
We cordially invite contributions from members of our scientific community, along with policy makers, water managers, spatial planners, lawyers, and other key figures in the realm of spatial flood risk management, to submit an abstract for oral presentations at our LAND4FLOOD Conference 2025.
A dedicated round table will be organized for practitioners in flood risk management. We also warmly encourage young academics to participate, with special incentives for PhD students who may apply for a dedicated PhD workshop scheduled during the conference.
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