Spatial Dashboards of Socioeconomic and Population Consequences in Flood-Prone Areas Summary
Speaker(s)
Description
This webinar will present the results of a project aimed at strengthening flood management in Quebec.
This webinar is based on the project titled Spatial dashboards of socio-economic and population consequences in flood-prone areas.
Summary
This webinar will present the results of a project aimed at strengthening flood management in Quebec. We will discuss a methodology developed to assess the consequences of flooding on local populations and economic activities. The webinar will also detail the use of spatial dashboards and vulnerability indices to support authorities in planning adaptation measures and managing flood risks.
Speakers
Yannick Hémond, Ph.D., AMBCI, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator
Associate Professor in Resilience, Risks and Disasters
Department of Geography
UQAM
Benoît Robert, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering
Polytechnique Montreal
