ICFM10 under the title
Adapting to Global Change:
Innovative Approaches to Flood Management and Resilience will be organized
on May 20-22, 2026, London, Ontario, Canada and hosted by the Institute
for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
ICLR
and Western University Faculty of Engineeering
WesternEngineering.
The primary objectives of the conference are to delve into contemporary
flood management issues such as: 1.
Global Change Impacts: Explore the evolving patterns of
extreme weather events, population growth, migration, and land use changes and their impact
on flood frequency and intensity. 2.
Resilience to Flooding: Focus on the capacity of communities,
infrastructure, and ecosystems to endure, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of flooding events. 3.
Urban
Flooding: Address the challenges posed by rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and urban planning
in mitigating and managing floods in urban areas. 4.
Ecosystem-based Approaches: Highlight the role of
natural ecosystems in flood prevention and management, emphasizing sustainable and nature-based solutions.
5.
Data Integration and Modeling: Discuss advancements in data collection, analysis, and modeling for
accurate flood prediction and risk assessment. 6.
Policy and Governance: Examine the role of effective
policies, governance structures, and international collaboration in mitigating the impacts of floods.
Visit the ICFM10 website for detailed information and pre-registration.
Looking forward to seeing you in London in 2026.
March 11, 2024
