Flood risk research

We have been approached by a research student who would like to interview people interested in flood risk responsibility in Portsmouth:-

Hi there, I am a current MSc Disasters, Adaption and Development student at the University of King's College London and previously completed a BSc in Environmental Sciences at the University of Southampton. For my MSc research project, I intend to investigate the difference between perceived, legal and enacted responsibilities for risk management from flood hazard in Portsmouth and I wonder if you would be willing to take part in this exciting research! By conducting semi-structured interviews, I am inviting key stakeholders in Portsmouth in order to compare the perceptions of flood risk and the appropriate management of the hazard. I need to identify groups of people who are already interested in flooding in Portsmouth, who will have a view of their own perceived risk, and who has responsibility for managing flood risk (the individual, state, insurers etc). By carrying out this research, I hope to understand the perceptions of flood risk from those shaping/involved in the flood risk management and those that are experiencing it/residents of Portsmouth. How do the flood policies compare to local experiences of risk amongst various stakeholders in the coastal city of Portsmouth? If you are interested taking part in my research regarding flood risk responsibility in Portsmouth, it would involve an interview that would last no longer than an hour of your time. Although there are no direct benefits to taking part, the information I get from the study will help to understand and potentially influence current and future policy on flood risk management in Portsmouth! The perceptions and expectations for flood risk management and protection are critical in mediating the impacts and promoting longer-term adaptation. Understanding and making rights and responsibilities explicit may smooth pathways to effective and legitimate management and adaptation. I would be delighted if you could take part! If you are interested, please do get in touch! Best regards, Stephanie Rademaker stephanie.rademaker@kcl.ac.uk

If you are able to help Stephanie in her research please contact her directly using the email above.