World Meteorological Organization

Authors: World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Associated Programme on Flood Management, Global Water Partnership

This publication presents approaches that help address socially relevant and environmentally friendly economic analysis, targeting flood managers in particular. However, it has to be recognized that there are no universal criteria to determine environmentally sensitive economic analysis in flood management. It is crucial to adopt practices that suit the particular circumstances in a given hydro-climatic, topographical and, above all, socio-economic setting and follow a rational and balanced approach. Involvement of various stakeholders in decision-making can help achieve these objectives.

Serie: Flood Management Policy Series