Effective Property Buyout Programs to Reduce Flood Risk in a Changing Climate

Well designed property buyout programs are a viable option for responding to climate-induced flood risk.

Summary

This project will produce evidence-based recommendations on the design and implementation of effective property buyout programs in order to reduce the risks and costs associated with flooding for Canadians.

Grant Details

Grant Amount: 134825
Total Budget: 309510
Type: Project Grant
Period: Jan 2020 to Dec 2021
Recipient: Partners for Action (University of Waterloo) – https://uwaterloo.ca/partners-for-action/
Project Leader: Anna Ziolecki
Program Areas: Environment
Keywords: Flood Reduction, Flooding, Flooding Costs, Flooding Risks, Property Buyout