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WMO special session at 10th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM10)

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London, Ontario, Canada

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Hydrology and Water Resources
Photographer: Eun Ok Cho (Republic of Korea) Location: Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea Title: Trace of Typhoon

Photographer: Eun Ok Cho (Republic of Korea)

Impact-based forecasting is revolutionizing disaster anticipation and mitigation efforts by translating meteorological and hydrological hazards into sector- and location-specific impacts. This approach enables more effective early warning systems and anticipatory actions, potentially reducing disaster-related losses and protecting lives and livelihoods.

Session Overview


This special session will explore the latest advancements in hydrological impact-based forecasting and early warning, from data requirements to risk assessment and disaster response. Participants will discuss and gain insights into:

  • The evolution of hydrological forecasting from traditional methods to impact-based approaches
  • Integration of vulnerability and exposure data to develop comprehensive impact-based forecasts
  • Best practices and innovations (e.g., personalization of alerts) in multi-hazard impact-based forecasting and warning services for hydrological events
  • Partnerships between meteorological services, hydrological agencies, disaster management organizations, and humanitarian actors

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit abstracts on topics including, but not limited to:

  • High-resolution impact-based flood forecasts and their operational implementation
  • Innovative approaches to hydrological impact-based forecasting, risk assessment and mapping
  • Integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in hydrological impact-based forecasting
  • Challenges and opportunities in developing multi-hazard early warning systems for water-related hazards
  • Strategies for effective communication to various groups of impact-based warnings for hydrological events
  • Evaluation and verification methods for impact-based hydrological forecasts
  • Case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of impact-based forecasting in reducing flood and drought impacts

Participation Details

  • Abstract submission deadline: December 1, 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: Feburary 1, 2026
  • Full paper and presentation submission (if applicable): April 1, 2026

Please send your abstract to: hydrology mailbox 
 

Travel Support

Please note that travel expenses for accepted presenters must be covered by the authors or their institutions. The organizers are unable to provide financial assistance for attendance. For full details, please visit the ICFM 10 website.

Expected Outcomes

This session aims to:

  1. Facilitate knowledge exchange on state-of-the-art impact-based forecasting practices in hydrology
  2. Foster new collaborations between hydrological services, meteorological agencies, disaster management organizations, and the humanitarian sector
  3. Identify key challenges and opportunities in implementing impact-based forecasting systems for water-related hazards
  4. Develop recommendations for advancing impact-based forecasting and early warning systems to enhance climate resilience and strengthen disaster risk reduction in various geographical contexts

Join us in this critical discussion on the future of hydrological forecasts and early warning systems, as we work towards building more resilient communities worldwide and contributing to the UN Secretary-General's Early Warnings for All Initiative, which aims to ensure every person on Earth is protected by early warning systems by 2027.

For more information about the 10th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM10), please visit: ICFM10 official website: 10th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM10)