The European Union approach to flood risk management and improving societal resilience: lessons from the implementation of the Floods Directive in six European countries

Diversity in flood risk management approaches is often considered to be a strength. However, in some national settings, and especially for transboundary rivers, variability and incompatibility of a ...

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  2016

• Venue

  Ecology and Society

• Publication date

  2016-12-19

• Fields of study

  Political Science, Business, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.5751/ES-08913-210450
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