Author(s): Su Min Song; Dong Hyun Kim; Seung Oh Lee
Linked Author(s): Seung Oh Lee
Keywords: Urban Flood Resilience Function Socio-Ecological Systems Vulnerability Adaptive Capacity
Abstract: Urban flooding has emerged as a recurring challenge in South Korea, driven by abnormal rainfall patterns resulting from global climate change and urbanization. This study addresses the urgent need to enhance urban flood resilience by introducing the Urban Flood Resilience Function (UFRF), a comprehensive quantitative framework rooted in the Socio-Ecological Systems (SES) perspective. Through a conceptual analysis of resilience, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity, the UFRF was formulated using a logistic function to capture the dynamic interplay among these components. The methodology incorporates a quantitative approach to derive the Urban Flood Vulnerability Index and the Urban Flood Adaptive Capacity Index, reflecting critical factors such as exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. This comprehensive framework provides actionable insights into improving urban flood management systems, emphasizing resilience over prevention alone. Applying these methodologies, the study offers a systematic pathway to address increasing climate risks in urban environments.
Year: 2025