emerging concepts and persisting challenges
Ognjen Bonacci (Author), Ana Žaknić-Ćatović (Author), Tanja Roje-Bonacci (Author)

Abstract

Poplave že od nekdaj predstavljajo resno tveganje za človeško družbo in okolje ter povzročajo veliko humanitarno, okoljsko in gospodarsko škodo. V zadnjih desetletjih se je pogostost poplavnih dogodkov po svetu znatno povečala. Sodobni pristopi k obvladovanju poplavnih tveganj vključujejo zaščito infrastrukture, učinkovito upravljanje virov in zavarovalniške sheme. Vendar pa so zaščitni mehanizmi učinkoviti le, če temeljijo na zanesljivih znanstvenih metodah in interdisciplinarnem sodelovanju. Učinkovito odločanje zahteva raznolike in celovite podatke, ki pa pogosto niso na voljo. Paradoksalno je, da imajo lahko nekateri zaščitni ukrepi nasprotni učinek, saj včasih povzročijo več škode, kot če bi poplavnim vodam pustili slediti naravnim potem. Članek ponuja poglobljeno analizo upravljanja poplavnih ravnic in sistemov nasipov pri obvladovanju poplavnih tveganj. Obravnava tudi pristope, kot so koncepti »prostor za reko«, naravne rešitve in pobude za obnovo rek za zmanjšanje posledic poplav. Kot študija primera je predstavljen Jubilee Bypass Channel, umetna reka, zasnovana za zaščito delov Londona pred poplavami. Na koncu članek ugotavlja, da poplavni zaščitni sistem, ki bi bil popolnoma brez tveganja, ni dosegljiv cilj. Kljub temu poplave prinašajo ekološke koristi, zlasti v smislu izboljšanja biotske raznovrstnosti in rodovitnosti tal. Študija ponuja pregled različnih strategij za nadzor poplav, inovativnih konceptov in mednarodnih pobud za zmanjšanje škode zaradi poplav in zaščito človeških življenj.

Keywords

hydrology;floods;floodplain;levee;flood control;Jubilee River;

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Language: English
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Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL FGG - Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering
UDC: 556.166
COBISS: 231186179 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 0352-3551
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary title: Poplave
Secondary abstract: Historically, floods have posed significant risks to human society and the environment, resulting in substantial humanitarian, environmental, and economic losses. In recent decades, global flood events appear to have increased in frequency. Modern approaches to flood risk management include infrastructure protection, resource-efficient management, and insurance programs. However, these protective mechanisms are only effective when based on robust scientific methods and fostered through interdisciplinary collaboration. Effective decision-making requires diverse and comprehensive data, which is often lacking. Paradoxically, some protective measures can be counterproductive, occasionally resulting in more damage than if the floodwaters had been left to follow their natural pathways. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of floodplain management and levee systems in controlling flood risks. It also examines approaches such as "space for the river" concepts, nature-based solutions, and river restoration initiatives to mitigate flood impacts. Additionally, the Jubilee Bypass Channel, an artificial river designed to protect parts of London from flooding, is presented as a case study. Ultimately, this paper concludes that a fully risk-free flood protection system is an unattainable goal. However, floods offer ecological benefits, notably in enhancing biodiversity and soil fertility. As such, this study reviews various flood control strategies, innovative concepts, and international initiatives dedicated to minimizing flood damage and prioritizing the protection of human life.
Secondary keywords: poplave;poplavne ravnice;nasip;nadzor poplav;koncept »prostor za reko«;reka Jubilee;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: str. 121-135
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ37
Issue: ǂno. ǂ67
Chronology: Dec. 2024
DOI: 10.15292/acta.hydro.2024.07
ID: 26380090