EFFECTIVE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA: A STRATEGIC IMPERATIV

Effective flood risk management in Republic of Moldova: astrategic imperativ. The current status regarding flood risk management in theRepublic of Moldova allows to highlight the inefficacy of existent plans. As a result, itis necessary to develop a medium and long-term strategy, for a more efficien...

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Main Author: Lucia CĂPĂŢÎNĂ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cluj University Press 2011-03-01
Series:Aerul şi Apa: Componente ale Mediului
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Online Access:http://aerapa.conference.ubbcluj.ro/2011/PDF/CAPATINA_Lucia.pdf
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Summary:Effective flood risk management in Republic of Moldova: astrategic imperativ. The current status regarding flood risk management in theRepublic of Moldova allows to highlight the inefficacy of existent plans. As a result, itis necessary to develop a medium and long-term strategy, for a more efficientmanagement of flood risks that are continuously increasing (2008, 2010). RealizingFlood Risk and Hazard maps would contribute to the establishment of a quick andeffective Decision Support Spatial System. The scenarios used in flood mapping in EUmember states, the standards linked with flood risk management from EU FloodDirective (2007), could serve as an example for the Republic of Moldova in order toreduce the floods impact on the health of people, on the economic activities and on theenvironment, as well.
ISSN:2067-743X