Institute of Geography and Sustainability of the University of Lausanne
Research projects
Maps to fight floods. Method developed in Morocco
Research fields |
Margins, environment, landscapes Mountains and process geomorphology Water Resources Management Hydrogeomorphology Water Resources Management |
Keywords |
Hydrogeomorphology Natural hazards Cartography Risk Flood risk Water management Modelling |
Funding | Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC) |
Duration | August 2009 - December 2013 |
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Researchers |
Reynard Emmanuel (Supervision) [web] [email] Werren Gabriela Georgeta (Doctoral student) |
This PhD thesis is part of the project "Flood risk management in two Moroccan watersheds: Fez and Beni Mellal" and focuses on the Beni Mellal watershed. The research is divided in four main steps: (1) Geomorphological mapping and cartography of human impacts on hydrology (urban extension, communication network, water embankments, etc.). This phase allows us to elaborate a map of phenomena and a map of vulnerability; (2) Hydrological analysis; (3) Elaboration of an indicative map of flood hazards; (4) Synthesis and elaboration of recommendations for water managers. The project is aimed at creating a mapping approach suited for the Moroccan reality. This tool will help to improve hydrological risk management in semi-arid, ungauged watersheds.
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Publications
Werren, G. (2013). Maps as risk mitigation tools. Adaptation of the Swiss hazard assessment and mapping methodology to a Moroccan site: Beni Mellal. Géovisions 44. Université de Lausanne, Institut de géographie et durabilité. ISBN 978-2-940368-19-8. | Info |