Flood Risk Management and the Importance of Municipal Preparedness

Connective Cities

Partners of Connective Cities (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Association of German Cities (DST) and Engagement Global gGmbH/ Service Agency Communities in One World (SKEW)) in collaboration with the Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management, GIZ

Organization, management and coordination with a wide variety of actors are of great importance for ensuring sustainable and efficient municipal flood management, especially with the background of frequently occurring extreme weather events. The session’s objective is to give the participants an insight into good practice examples in the field of flood prevention, protection, and management and to create a common learning and exchange process. Furthermore, it will display the method of Connective Cities including the mutual learning, peer-to-peer exchange and consultation and the development of common project ideas.

• Mr. Rajeev Issar, Policy Specialist in Climate Risks and Risk Governance, UNDP
• Mr. Mark Pelling, Co-Director, Department of Geography, Kings College London, UK
• Mr. Emmanuel K. Letebele, Senior Professional Planner, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Durban
• Mr. Le Tuan Hai, Chairman of Ca Mau City People’s Committee, Ca Mau City
• Mr. Stefan Martini, Head of Staff Unit, Institute for Protection and Rescue at the Fire Brigade Cologne, City of Cologne,
• Mr. Andreas Wolter, 1st Deputy Mayor, City of Cologne
• Mrs. Melanie Grabowy, 1st Deputy Mayor, City of Bonn
• Moderator: Mrs. Sabine Drees, Manager for Foreign Affairs, Department of European and International Affairs, Association of German Cities