Abstract
In this paper we present a methodology suitable for
investigating the relative and combined influence of
urban land cover changes and climate change for the
exposure of cities to pluvial flooding. A combined
hydrological-hydrodynamic modelling and remote sensing
approach enables the quantification of the flood risk
relative to changes in imperviousness and climate change.
The methodology is evaluated for the Danish city of
Odense, but is easily applicable for the majority of cities
within Europe, as it relies on open source data for the
European continent.
Results from Odense show that urban development
during the past 30 years caused an increase in flood
exposure that is comparable to what is expected in the
RCP4.5 (+2°C) climate scenario.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2015 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2015 - Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 12 May 2015 → 14 May 2015 http://www.ecca2015.eu/ |
Conference
| Conference | European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2015 |
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| Location | Bella Center |
| Country | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 12/05/2015 → 14/05/2015 |
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