Citizen Science River Overflow

Community impact types: Awareness-raising

Achievements:
Although the project is currently in its test phase, significant progress has been made in key areas. The collection of flash flood data is already underway, contributing to the creation of a space-time database that will provide valuable insights into the origin, magnitude, and distribution of floods. This will enhance the predictability of flash floods by improving the verification of CAFFGS alerts and refining early warning systems. In addition, the project has successfully engaged communities in hydrological monitoring, with local residents actively participating in data collection. This involvement is expected to grow as efforts are made to ensure stronger community participation moving forward. Despite challenges related to the continuous involvement of trained individuals, the project has redirected its focus towards selecting communities that are already aware of the flood risks they face, increasing the overall impact and ensuring that the project will achieve greater success in strengthening the resilience of these communities.

Challenges:
One of the main challenges was the lack of continuous involvement from trained individuals. To address this, the project launch was reconsidered, and a more careful selection of the target population was made. The focus shifted towards choosing communities that had an existing understanding of the threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities they face in their daily lives. By ensuring that participants were already aware of these risks, the project could benefit from their knowledge and make a more meaningful impact.

Interesting highlights:
* The project will combine local knowledge with technology, creating a more effective and inclusive approach to flood monitoring and disaster risk management. * The selection of target communities will focus on those who already understand their vulnerability, ensuring higher engagement and more meaningful contributions to the project. * The use of KoBoToolbox and KoBoCollect will play a key role in improving data accuracy and accessibility, enabling better decision-making for flood management. * Collaboration with local communities will be a key success, helping individuals become more aware of the environmental risks they face and encouraging them to take active roles in managing these challenges.

Surface water

Floods Space-Time Data Citizen Science

Water

Do-it-yourself

Easy

Observation

National

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