Tulvienhallintajärjestelmän
Tulvienhallinta is the Finnish term for flood management. It encompasses a broad range of strategies and measures aimed at preventing, mitigating, and responding to flood events. These strategies are crucial for protecting human lives, property, and the environment from the destructive impacts of floods.
The approaches to tulvienhallinta can be broadly categorized into structural and non-structural measures. Structural measures involve
Non-structural measures focus on reducing vulnerability and improving preparedness. This includes land-use planning to restrict development
In Finland, tulvienhallinta is a responsibility shared by various authorities at national, regional, and local levels.