Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme

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FCERM research outcomes and impact

Research investment is making an impact in managing flooding and coastal change.

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Coastal morphological modelling for decision makers

Using the Coastal Modelling Environment tool to change how the UK manages coastal risks.

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Wetlands and coastal protection

Wetlands can act as natural buffers to reduce wave energy.

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Thames Barrier future closure numbers tool

How adaptive planning approaches are being used to prepare the Thames Estuary for rising sea levels and changing river flows.

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Flood Hydrology Roadmap

The UK’s Flood Hydrology Roadmap is designed to safeguard communities, infrastructure, and natural environments from the escalating risks of flooding.

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Sustainable flood memories

Sustainable flood memory emphasises the importance of remembering and learning from past flood events to enhance community resilience and adaptive strategies.

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Social inequality and flood risk

Flooding is a growing environmental threat across the UK, but not all communities experience its impacts equally.

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The Levee Safety Partnership

The Levee Safety Partnership brings together experts from 3 countries to focus on emerging challenges and opportunities in flood defence infrastructure assets.

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Climate change and peak river flows

Research provided vital information for planners, developers, and flood risk management authorities to prepare for future flooding scenarios.

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The interconnected risks of flooding

This research was applied to give the government, flood risk management authorities and the insurance industry a better understanding of risk.

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About

We’re a collaborative research and development programme between the Environment Agency, Defra, Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales. FCERM R&D Programme is part of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Environment Agency , the Welsh Government , and the Natural Resources Wales .

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