Best Practices

Flood Risk Management at Drimatorema Stream
Sector: Coastal Zones
Implementation Area: Lianokladi, Fthiotida, Region of Central Greece
Duration: 2022-2024
Budget: € 34,372.00
Funding Source: LIFE IP AdaptInGR (LIFE17 IPC/GR/000006): Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece
Type of Practice: Built-Natural
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This action includes a study on the typology, location, construction, and effectiveness assessment of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to reduce flood risks at the Drimatorema site in Lianokladi, upstream of the existing overflow outlet.

The pilot aims to manage floods, raise public awareness on flood risks, implement measures for public information and preparedness, and promote appropriate land uses.

Problem Addressed: Reduction of flood risks such as sediment flows, landslides, mudflows, infrastructure damage, and threats to human lives and agricultural land at the Drimatorema site.
Contact Details: Nikos Charizopoulos, Head of Regional Policy Planning Department, Directorate of Development Programming - Email: n.xarizopoulos@pste.gov.gr