Flood Risk Management

The EC Floods Directive came into force in November 2007. This, along with the reality of recent flood events and the impact on lives and livelihoods, is a key driver for supporting work in the area of flood risk management (FRM). Although our work currently focuses on Scotland we are keen to work more closely with our other members and stakeholders in building networks, identifying knowledge gaps and delivering research management services. Future work is likely to include a greater involvement in natural flood management and supporting Local Authorities in Scotland to enable them to deliver their new responsibilities under the Flooding Bill (Scotland) .

The FRM service

Aims and objectives

Since 2004 SNIFFER has been commissioned by Scottish Government to provide a research and knowledge management service building networks to support the development and implementation of the Flooding Bill (Scotland).

Under this service SNIFFER aimed to:

Develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of research programmes and initiatives in the UK and EU including the CRUE eranet;
Develop and deliver a FRM research agenda for Scotland;
Ensure that Scotland’s research agenda and priorities are represented within UK and EU research programmes and initiatives through communication with key research funders;
Provide a knowledge management service with a policy focus, including the maintenance, development and expansion between 2004 and 2011 of the RISE website ;
Commission and effectively manage a number of priority research projects; and
Interpret, disseminate and communicate research findings within Scotland;
Host an annual conference.

Key audience