Strengthening Flood Resilience in Hue - Insights from FloodAdaptVN. A Summary for Policymakers

Kurzfassung

Flooding is one of the most pressing challenges in centrally governed Hue City and its surrounding administrative areas, driven by climate change, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation. Extreme flood events, such as the devastating floods of 1999, 2020 and 2022, as well as frequently occurring, less extreme events, have highlighted the region's high exposure and vulnerability, underscoring the urgent need for improved flood risk management and adaptation. Traditional flood risk reduction approaches, primarily focused on structural measures such as dams or reservoirs, are increasingly insufficient to address the rising frequency and severity of floods considering the dynamics of climate and socio-economic change. A shift toward risk-informed planning, integrating risk knowledge, a broad spectrum of solutions (incl. ecosystem-based solutions), advanced analysis tools and information systems, is essential. This Summary for Policymakers presents key findings from the FloodAdaptVN project and outlines science-based recommendations to support decision-makers at all levels. It consolidates evidence on current and future flood risks, evaluates potential adaptation measures, and provides guidance for policy and planning to strengthen resilience in Hue and beyond. The document aims to bridge the gap between research and action, fostering informed, inclusive, and sustainable flood risk governance.