Reflections on the current debate on how to link flood insurance and disaster risk reduction in the European Union

  Available online: http://preventionweb.net/go/46416

This paper investigates if and how current EU policies influence flood insurance. While the question of supply and demand is at the core of the debate, the authors argue that another key dimension is often overlooked: how to use insurance as a lever for risk reduction and prevention efforts.

Language(s): English

Tags: Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Flood ; Region VI - Europe ; Netherlands ; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Add tag