Overview

A new collaborative study by IAHR Europe Division has been published in the International Journal of River Basin Management.

The article, Recent flood disasters in Europe (2007–2025): comparative analysis and policy implications for climate-resilient governance examines major flood disasters across Europe between 2007 and 2025, drawing lessons for climate-resilient governance, flood risk management, and adaptation strategies in an era of increasing hydrological extremes. 

This publication is the result of a remarkable collaborative effort led through the IAHR Europe Division Leadership Team, bringing together experts from across Europe to contribute their perspectives and experiences.

The article is available free to read for a limited time, until the end of January 2027.

Read this article:

• Recent flood disasters in Europe (2007–2025): comparative analysis and policy implications for climate-resilient governance
  by Ana Margarida Bento, Florian Cordier, Alan Cuthbertson, Benjamin Dewals, Michalis Diakakis, Cristiana Di Cristo, Gordon Gilja, Hossein Hamidifar, Stefan Haun, Janek Laanearu, Melissa Latella, P. Amparo López-Jiménez, Eda Majtan, Cristina Prieto Sierra, Elena Pummer, Paweł M. Rowiński, Kai Schröter, Anastasios I. Stamou, Laura Maria Stancanelli
  DOI: 10.1080/15715124.2026.2694415

 About the International Journal of River Basin Management

The Journal of River Basin Management (JRBM) plays a specific role in promoting a cross-sectorial approach encompassing all aspects of river and floodplain management, with a truly global perspective. The Journal is a response by the scientific and professional community to the World Water Vision and calls for an integrated approach to water resources management. 

IAHR members can access the latest issue online for FREE through the IAHR website. Watch the tutorial.

Non IAHR members must access through Taylor and Francis website.

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