Global and Regional Flood Risk Modelling and Analysis in Climate Change Scenario

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, climate change and urbanization have led to significant pluvial flood events in a range of countries worldwide. This has prompted the development and implementation of effective and innovative approaches for designing and managing urban stormwater systems. The gradual urbanization process is causing an increase in impervious surfaces, resulting in higher surface runoff and velocity. This, in turn, reduces concentration times of watersheds, leading to increased soil erosion and deteriorating water quality due to intensive contamination.

Low-impact development (LID) practices for controlling urban runoff can be considered an effective approach to addressing this concern. These practices aim to enhance urban resilience against flooding risks and ensure environmental interventions that address the changing climate and land use patterns. This Special Issue invites research contributions that present groundbreaking advancements in both experimental and modeling research on LIDs. We encourage the submission of articles on various LID-related topics, including decision support systems (DDS) for the optimal design of LIDs in urban sub catchments, case studies evaluating the effectiveness of low-impact development strategies, simulation of LID practices, and the calibration of parameters for modeling LID practices. 

Prof. Dr. Francesco De Paola
Guest Editor

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• urban stormwater systems
• sustainable stormwater management
• low-impact development (LID)
• conventional measurement
• SWMM5.1
• meta-heuristic models
• decision support system