Impact of geography

Identifying homes in flood risk areas across England

Aviva’s analysis reveals that the share of new homes built in England’s flood‑risk areas has increased significantly, with one in nine new properties constructed between 2022 and 2024 located in medium or high flood‑risk zones.

Supporting nature-based solutions to flood risks in Britain

The Rivers Trust has helped to accelerate the delivery of Natural Flood Management strategies (NFM) to support more local organisations, community groups, farmers and volunteers to work together more effectively against flood risk.

Inspiring young people to learn more about coastal flood resilience

Children and young people are being inspired to learn more about climate change and coastal flood resilience through an interactive Minecraft game, CoastCraft.

Projection Augmented Relief Models

The Projection Augmented Relief Model technique has changed the way geographic information is communicated and understood by organisations.

Reducing the impact of flooding on society

The Flood Hazard Research Centre has pioneered research on flood loss assessment methodologies for over 30 years.

Informing flood risk management and resilience strategies nationally and globally

Research has informed UK national flood policy.

Changing mindsets, policy, and practice towards a Blue-Green approach to urban flood risk management

Research has raised awareness of the benefits of Blue-Green infrastructure.

Hydrogeomorphological monitoring and assessment tools for rivers

Research has created tools for assessing river form, function and condition.

Pioneering computer models have transformed global flood risk management

Researchers have produced a flood model used to protect people and infrastructure.

Natural coastal protection and risk reduction by intertidal wetlands

Research has changed policy and practice for flood and erosion risk management.