Name: How we could better predict and stop floods
Uploaded: 2021-12-17T16:03:55Z
Duration: 11 min 45 s
Description: From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won't cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overview of the dynamic shift needed to stymie the flow of future storm waters, she explains how each of us can help ensure a sustainable future despite the rising tides.

Virginia Smith: How we could better predict and stop floods

How we could better predict and stop floods

From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won't cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overview of the dynamic shift needed to stymie the flow of future storm waters, she explains how each of us can help ensure a sustainable future despite the rising tides.

Flooding is the world’s most damaging natural disaster, costing thousands of lives and billions in losses each year. Rapid urban growth and climate shifts have outpaced old methods, leaving millions vulnerable. Thanks to advances in data and green infrastructure, communities now have new ways to fight back. Collective action and local innovation can turn the tide for safer, healthier cities.