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Project title

Domestic Gardens Identification & Modification: A Nature-Based Solution for Flood Risk Mitigation

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

As urbanization continues to grow rapidly, the reduction in infiltration and evapotranspiration contributes to increased surface runoff and higher flood risk. Approximately 63.8% of Dublin city, the most populated city in Ireland, is covered by impervious surfaces, making it a high flood-risk zone. Over 3,000 other Irish communities are also at immediate flood risk. This proposal aims to increase pervious surfaces in flood-prone areas using a novel approach to mitigate flood. We will provide a decision-support framework, powered by satellite technology, artificial intelligence, simulation, and optimization techniques, to guide the adoption of a nature-based solution: the modification of domestic gardens. The effectiveness of our proposed approach relies on the cost-effectiveness and durability of nature-based solutions in general, and few barriers to modify domestic gardens, which allow people to make their own changes to reduce flood risk. During the proposed project, we will begin developing the decision-support framework in the Concept Phase. The framework will be deployed in our pilot study and further fine-tuned in the Seed Phase. Throughout the project, the development and implementation of the proposed solution will be under close guidance of the Societal Impact Champion and relevant stakeholders/policymakers.

Grant Approved

�253,973.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

2. Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options

Start Date

01/06/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/11/2024