Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM): from Science to Practice

Convenors: Daniela Molinari and Stefan Haun

Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM) promotes flood resilience and sustainable development, by solutions that address multiple spatial and temporal scales, integrate environmental considerations, and combine structural and non-structural measures. While widely recognised in literature and policy, its practical implementation—especially in developing countries—remains limited. Bridging the gap between theory and practice demands interdisciplinary collaboration to design effective, scalable solutions.

Building on discussion from the 2023 IAHR Congress in Vienna, this session seeks to enhance collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and managers. It encourages sharing best practices and lessons learned from IFRM applications worldwide. Contributions are welcome on modelling approaches, technological innovations, methodologies, policy frameworks, and multidisciplinary strategies that advance IFRM implementation and resilience-building efforts.