Global drivers of future river flood risk

Hessel C. Winsemius (), Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts, Ludovicus P. H. van Beek, Marc F. P. Bierkens, Arno Bouwman, Brenden Jongman, Jaap C. J. Kwadijk, Willem Ligtvoet, Paul L. Lucas, Detlef P. van Vuuren and Philip J. Ward
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Hessel C. Winsemius: Deltares
Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts: Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Ludovicus P. H. van Beek: Utrecht University
Marc F. P. Bierkens: Deltares
Arno Bouwman: PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Brenden Jongman: Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Jaap C. J. Kwadijk: Deltares
Willem Ligtvoet: PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Paul L. Lucas: PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Detlef P. van Vuuren: PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Philip J. Ward: Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Nature Climate Change, 2016, vol. 6, issue 4, 381-385

Abstract: Global river flood risk is expected to increase substantially over coming decades due to both climate change and socioeconomic development. Model-based projections suggest that southeast Asia and Africa are at particular risk, highlighting the need to invest in adaptation measures.

Date: 2016
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