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Household behaviour in installing property-level flood adaptations: A literature review (2013)
Book Chapter
Everett, G., & Lamond, J. (2013). Household behaviour in installing property-level flood adaptations: A literature review. In C. A. Brebbia (Ed.), Sustainable Cities 2013. WIT Press

The research presents a brief overview of the published literature concerning household behaviour with regard to installing flood protection measures in the UK; people’s desire and their ability to act are considered, before looking at the literature... Read More about Household behaviour in installing property-level flood adaptations: A literature review.

The role of solid waste management as a response to urban flood risk in developing countries, a case study analysis (2012)
Book Chapter
Lamond, J., Bhattacharya, N., & Bloch, R. (2012). The role of solid waste management as a response to urban flood risk in developing countries, a case study analysis. In D. Proverbs, S. Mambretti, C. Brebbia, & D. de Wrachien (Eds.), Flood Recovery Innovation and Response (193-205). Southampton: WIT Press

Solid waste management is a large and growing problem for countries in the developing world and is often a neglected aspect of urban management. However, poor waste management can contribute to the impact of urban flooding by blocking drainage, incre... Read More about The role of solid waste management as a response to urban flood risk in developing countries, a case study analysis.