Many international efforts are focusing on assisting nations and regions in dealing with challenges of water related disasters. ICFM5, among other objectives, will provide a follow up on the actions identified by HLEP/UNSGAB (UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board/High-Level Expert Panel) in the “Water and Disaster” Action Plan.

The event will focus on the following five key themes, derived from the HLEP/UNSGAB Action Plan "Water and Disaster":

1- Flood forecasting and early warning systems

2- Impact of climate change on flood risk  

3- Flood resilient societies through community preparedness  

4- Flood risk management in mega-deltas

5- Torrential downpours, landslides and erosion