laws and policies
2007
EU Flood Directive
Directive 2007/60/EC on the assessment and management of flood risks entered into force on 26 November 2007.
This Directive now requires Member States to assess all water courses and coast lines that are at risk to flooding, to map the flood extent and assets and humans at risk in these areas and to take adequate and coordinated measures to reduce this flood risk.
This Directive also reinforces the rights of the public to access this information and to have a say in the planning process.
Further reading
EU Flood directive