FRIAR 2008: flood recovery, innovation and response

The goal of the International Conference on Flood Recovery Innovation and Response, FRIAR 2008, is to identify and disseminate good practice in flood repair, reinstatement and flood management. The meeting will also cover research into appropriate flooding and property issues aiming to develop critical perspectives on the impact of flooding.

Conference Key Themes:

Risk Management in Relation to Flood Events and Climate Change
Pre-event Planning and Business Continuity
Management of Major Events
Post Damage Restoration and Recovery
Victims of Flooding
International and National Government Policy

Conference Topics:

Flood Defence Methods
Financial and Insurance Issues
Coping Strategies
Adaptive Capacity
Rural vs Urban community approaches