Incorporating Nature-based Solutions in overarching IFRM strategies Read more about Incorporating Nature-based Solutions in overarching IFRM strategies This presentation gives an overview of natural River Management to reduce river-related risks while respecting natural dynamics and the flow of fresh water, sediment, and nutrients, and people.
Ellis Penning Keywords climate Resilience and Environment post-flood resilience integrated flood risk management water water and sanitation water management Read more about Ellis Penning Dr. Ellis Penning is an expert on Nature Based Solutions, aquatic ecology, and eco hydraulics at Deltares (Delft, The Netherlands). She has over 21 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Ecohydraulics. Ms. Penning heads the strategic research line on Nature Based Solutions within Deltares. Ms. Penning focuses her work on the interaction of vegetation in rivers and lakes with water quantity and water quality processes and the innovative monitoring and management of this vegetation, using remote sensing and innovative monitoring techniques.
Climate Change Adaptation in Hill Torrents of Punjab Read more about Climate Change Adaptation in Hill Torrents of Punjab This presentation gives an overview of how resilience approaches will be built into their flood reconstruction and risk management investments.
Ijaz Kashif Keywords climate Resilience and Environment post-flood resilience integrated flood risk management water water and sanitation water management Read more about Ijaz Kashif Mr. Ijaz-ul-Hassan Kashif is PMO Barrages for the Punjab Barrages Rehabilitation Project with the Punjab Irrigation Department in Pakistan. He has 36 years of professional experience in the field of water resources development and operation, watershed management, project management, procurement, contract management, and administration of World Bank and ADB projects. He holds a BSc and MSc in Civil Engineering and Water Resources Engineering.
Climate Change and Challenges of Flood Management in Pakistan Read more about Climate Change and Challenges of Flood Management in Pakistan This presentation gives an overview of the government’s activities post-flood including updating the national flood protection plan (National Flood Protection Plan – IV) and developing a master plan for flood telemetry.
Ahmed Kamal Keywords climate Resilience and Environment post-flood resilience integrated flood risk management water water and sanitation water management Read more about Ahmed Kamal Mr. Ahmed Kamal is the Chief Engineering Adviser and Chairman Federal Flood Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Pakistan. He has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of water resources management, flood control planning and management, DRR, flood forecasting and warning systems, and disaster risk insurance. He has worked on the implementation of National Flood Protection Plans II & III, and Flood Protection Sector Projects, I & II. Mr.
JICA’s DRR cooperation strategy and flood operations in Pakistan Read more about JICA’s DRR cooperation strategy and flood operations in Pakistan This presentation gives an overview of JICA's key opportunities and lessons learned for integrated flood risk management with examples from around the world and in Pakistan.
Taichi Minamitani Keywords climate Resilience and Environment post-flood resilience integrated flood risk management water water and sanitation water management Read more about Taichi Minamitani Mr. Minamitani Taichi sis the Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Division 1, Global Environment Department, Japany International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He joined JICA in 2007. His division is in charge of JICA's flood and landslide projects globally. This includes JICA's operations for the 2022 Pakistan flood. He holds a Master’s degrees from Kyoto University, Japan, and King’s College London, UK, and is currently a PhD candidate.
Building Post-flood Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management Read more about Building Post-flood Resilience in Pakistan through Integrated Flood Risk Management This virtual session highlighted and featured ongoing developments towards integrated approaches to flood risk management in Pakistan post-2022 floods, incorporating both structural and non-structural measures. Presentations and Q&A featured a range of stakeholders overseeing, implementing, and supporting actions toward integrated flood risk management in Pakistan.