Flood and Coastal Management Conference
The annual Flood and Coastal Management Conference was first held in the wake of the 1953 floods as a means of encouraging information exchange on technical matters between the Department responsible for policy and the then Catchment Boards and is now a leading event for flood and coastal management professionals.
The conference has been extended to cover a broader range of interests centred on the management of river and coastal flood risks and coastal erosion, including new techniques, examples of best practice and the outputs of the Defra / Environment Agency Joint Research and Development Programme. It regularly attracts over 400 delegates and exhibitors from across the sector including representatives from local and central government, flood and coastal erosion risk management operating authorities, consultancies, industry, environmental charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Since 2007 the conference has been promoted jointly with the Environment Agency to reflect the split between policy responsibility (Defra) and the strategic overview of, and significant responsibility for, delivery (Environment Agency). Detailed management of the conference has passed to the Agency, overseen by a joint Defra / Environment Agency Conference Management Board.
FCM08
Previously held in York, the 43rd annual conference - FCM08 - will be held at an exciting new venue in Manchester from 1 to 3 July 2008 in partnership with ProCon Conferences Ltd. Register now to take advantage of discounted rates or for further information please contact Laura De Graff at Procon Conferences Limited, lauradg@procon-conferences.co.uk or telephone 01423 564488.
FCM07
The 42nd Conference was held from 3 to 5 July 2007 at the University of York in partnership with ProCon Conferences Ltd. Proceedings are available from the Environment Agency.
If you wish to obtain a copy of conference proceedings up to and including the 41st conference in 2006 please send a cheque for £30 (GB Sterling, drawn on a UK bank) to cover production and postage costs to:
| FCERM Conference Flood Management Division Defra Area 2D, Ergon House Horseferry Road London SW1P 2AL |
Please make your cheque payable to Defra. Enquiries to rceg@defra.gsi.gov.uk.
Papers and proceedings of previous conferences
Please note that the views expressed in Conference papers are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent Defra views or Government policy. Abstracts from papers presented:
- 41st conference (2006)
- 40th conference (2005)
- 39th conference (2004)
- 38th conference (2003)
- 37th conference (2002)
- 36th conference (2001)
Limited numbers of conferences proceedings for earlier conferences may also be available. To request a copy please email rceg@defra.gsi.gov.uk stating which conference you are interested in and we will advise you of availability and any charges.
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