Workshop Program

SESSION 1:  INTERNATIONAL BASINS AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT / DANUBE FLOOD RISK MAPPING PROJECT –         A BASIS FOR A SAFER PLACE

SESSION 2: Flood mapping – Input from and dissemination to the public and stakeholders

Key presentations

Panel discussions

1. How to ensure local knowledge is taken on board in the production of local/national  flood risk and hazard maps. Good practice methods and experience sought.

2. Planning web-sites for national mapping information dissemination (best practice examples) – Tools for delivering flood mapping information at local /national level.

3. Guidelines for the general public on information use and interpretation

SESSION 3: PreparING and implementing FRMPs – involvement of the public and local stakeholders

Key presentations

Panel discussions

1.  How best to involve interested parties at local, regional and national levels in the development of flood risk management plans, including in objective setting and identification and prioritsation of measures.  Good practice stories and lessons learnt.

2. The use of Multi Criteria Analysis for setting objectives and selecting measures should be considered in the preparation of FRMPs, involving relevant stakeholders with the results from these methods being presented in a transparent and understandable way for the public and politicians .

This should include information on the effectiveness, cost-benefit and prioritisation of the proposed measures.

3. How to secure broad-based support for the successful implementation of revitalisation measures in FRMP – education, communication and citizen involvement

SESSION 4: Working with institutional stakeholders and other sectors, in particular on land use

Key presentations

Round table 1[1]: Best practice on how to involve other sectors in flood risk management (e.g. spatial planning, energy sector, finance possibilities).

Round table 2[2]*: Developing land use planning for better flood risk management -by involving landowners and other interested parties

SESSION 5: Awareness – the role of public and stakeholder involvement for preparedness and emergency response

Key presentations

Breakout sessions with two discussion topics

1. Flood emergency situations management plans preparation and further use -– stakeholders involvement and public participation

2.   Emergency response plans – stakeholders involvement and public participation

SESSION 6 : TRANSBOUNDARY ASPECTS OF STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT

Key presentations provided by ICPDR and other international river commissions

SESSION 7: NEXT STEPS AND NEEDED ACTIONS

Plenary discussions

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[1] * Participants will share in two groups, which will participate in the two round tables sessions.