NADNAC – National Assessment of Defence Needs and Costs for flood and coastal erosion management
Background and Goals
The project examined the needs and costs for coastal and flood protection in the United Kingdom as a basis for the adjustment of national expenditure (2004) for coastal protection in the United Kingdom. For this, the study builds on earlier studies. The study quantifies the investment needs at a national level based on the existing socio-economic conditions and government policies; future population growth or increase in wealth are not taken into consideration. Although thecost estimates include a reserve for sea-level rise and potential adaptation measures to counteract a higher flood risk for rivers, the damage estimates do not include the effects of the climate change.
The aim of the project is to assess the requirements for flood and coastal protection and estimate the cost of the required measures.
Content time
Research area/region
Country
- Great Britain
Steps in the process of adaptation to climate change
Step 1: Understand and describe climate change
Approach and results
Climate scenarios are not considered
Parameter (climate signals)
- Sea level rise und storm surges
Further Parameters
Meeresspiegelanstieg und Sturmfluten
Step 3: Develop and compare measures
Measures and/or strategies
The study quantifies the investment needs at a national level based on the existing socio-economic conditions and government policies.
Step 4: Plan and implement measures
Costs of the measures
The aim of the project is to estimate the cost of the required measures for flood and coastal protection.
Participants
Funding / Financing
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Project management
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Flood Management Division
Cooperation/Partners
- Halcrow;
- HR Wallingford;
- John Chatterton Associates
Contact
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Eastbury House?30 - 34
SE17TL London
United Kingdom
