Author(s): Brett F. Sanders

Linked Author(s): Brett F. Sanders

Keywords: Flood modeling; Visualization; Social and health impacts; Stakeholder collaboration; Decision-support;

Abstract: We outline here the pressing need for, and opportunity to, address socio-economic and health impacts of flooding in Paraguay by collaborating with stakeholders in the development and application of advanced flood hazard models and visualizations. Collaborative modeling involves two-way communication between domain experts and stakeholders, serves as a focal point for collective learning about the consequences of flooding, and promotes deeper engagement towards how best to manage it. Collaborative modeling contributes to many dimensions of flood risk management including increased awareness and preparedness, improved emergency response, and development of fair and cost-effective mitigation strategies. Herein, we describe major flooding challenges facing Paraguay, preliminary flood hazard models depicting the potential for a worsening problem on the Paraguay River, and the opportunity for collaborative modeling to support dialogue, deliberation and decision-making.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3850/38WC092019-1865

Year: 2019