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Public Attitudes Toward Policy Instruments for Flood Risk Management
Jonathan Raikes1,2, Daniel Henstra3, Jason Thistlethwaite4
1Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Dr., Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556, Australia. jonathan.raikes@research.usc.edu.au.
Environmental Management
|July 1, 2023
Summary
Public support for flood risk management (FRM) policies is high. Ensuring access to flood risk information and fair cost distribution are crucial for effective flood risk management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental policy
- Risk management
- Social science
Background:
- Effective flood risk management (FRM) necessitates a combination of policy instruments.
- Social acceptability of these instruments is key to achieving FRM objectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine public attitudes toward various FRM policy instruments.
- To assess the social acceptability of these instruments among Canadians in high-risk areas.
Main Methods:
- National survey of Canadians residing in areas with high flood risk.
- Inquiry into public views on flood maps, disaster assistance, flood insurance, risk disclosure and liability, and property buyouts.
Main Results:
- All five examined FRM policy instruments demonstrate high social acceptability.
- Public support is contingent on equitable access to flood risk information and fair cost distribution.
Conclusions:
- Policy instruments for flood risk management are generally well-received by the public.
- Successful implementation requires careful calibration to ensure information accessibility and equitable cost-sharing among stakeholders.
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