Conceptual model of the project

1. To identify and characterize the hydro-geomorphologic (HG) disaster events occured in Portugal during the period 1865-2015 using the Disaster database as data source;

2. To analyse the geographical distribution and temporal trends of the HG disaster events;

3. To identify and discuss the main drivers of HG disasters in Portugal, based on 4 detailed sub-topics:

• To analyse large scale atmospheric conditions and weather patterns associated to disastrous floods and landslides;

• To identify the physical constraints (hydrologic and geomorphologic) associated to disastrous floods and landslides;

• To characterize land use changes, exposure and adaptation measures to HG processes;

• To assess territorial vulnerability to HG processes;

4. To build risk profiles of the Portuguese municipalities to identify the level of HG disaster risk and the dominant driving force(s) in each municipality;

5. To propose disaster risk management strategies and practices, involving stakeholders from the Portuguese municipalities;

6. To propose adaptation strategies to reduce the disasters' impact and guidelines for spatial planning and risk governance;

7. To identify climate change adaptation measures at the local level and support municipal decision making;

8. To design the FORLAND Toolbox including criteria, guidelines and tools for disaster risk management and decision support system.