INSPIRE Floods Directive Overview

1. WISE & INSPIRE FloodsDirective Overview Manuela Pfeiffer

2. FlD/ WISE / SEIS / INSPIRE Environmental Reporting INSPIRE & SEIS Air Soil Water WISE Agri- culture Climatechange Others … EU water legislation and other EU reporting activities on water WFD UWWTD NiD BWD DWD MSD FlD SoE JQ-IW

3. INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community, Directive 2007/2/EC) • Member States are required to make available • data sets related to one or several of the Annexes in Directive 2007/2/EC and the corresponding • spatial data services in conformity with the • technical arrangements for the interoperability and, where practicable, harmonisation of spatial data sets and services • = • Implementing Rules (legally binding, deadlines in „roadmap“): • Metadata („data about data“) • discovery services („decoding“) • view services (web-mapping, .wms) • transformation services (e.g. into ETRS89) • download services (web feature services, .wfs)

4. Interoperability and harmonisation across spatial data themes: the Member States should meet requirements for common data types, the identification of spatial objects, metadata for interoperability, generic network model and other concepts and rules that apply to all spatial data themes. Interoperability and harmonisation within one spatial data theme: the Member States should use the classifications and definitions of spatial objects, their key attributes and association roles, data types, value domains and specific rules that apply to individual spatial data theme. Objective: harmonized and seamless data across Europe But no requirements for: (harmonized) code list values fixed scales

5. INSPIRE - roadmap 1   Date proposed by the commission5   Date depending on entry into force of measure

6. Important Reporting exercises and INSPIRE 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 … 2021 2nd RBMP/POM 3rd RMBP/POM WaterFrame workDirective Measures be made operational 1st RBMP/POM Streamlining 1st FRMP 2nd FRMP FloodsDirective CA and UoM PFRA FRM/FHM If different from WFD Annex II & III elevation, Landcover and Natural Risk Zones INSPIRE Annex I Hydrography: Watercourse-network, catchments Availability of inspireconform restructered Annex-themes Reporting-Dates: WFDFlD 22/03/2010 22/03/2012 22/03/2016 26/05/2010 22/03/2012 22/03/2014 22/03/2016

7. Call for expression of Interest for participation of Data specifications for Annex II and III Data themes: development of data specifications follows a three step approach: first step: establishment of of framework documents that facilitate a harmonised development of data specifications second step: drafting of the technical details referred to as „INSPIRE data specifications“ third step: preparing the legal text based on the outcome of second step (KOM)  completed

8. Call for expression of Interest for participation of Data specifications for Annex II and III Data themes: • INSPIRE CT (Consolidation Team) forms theme-specific TWG‘s (Technical Working Groups) - still on-going • TWG‘s will develop theme-specific data specifications • version 1.0 in September 2010 • version 2.0 in March 2011 (base for stakeholder consultations and extensive testing 03/2011 - 10/2011) • version 3.0 in January 2012 • development of data specification will start from environmental use cases – which in most cases will involve data from several themes. • • Since INSPIRE will be built on existing spatial data sets, the existing data in the Member States will be an important factor in the scoping of the INSPIRE data specifications in addition to the environmental use cases.

9. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 7.12 Natural risk zones • Definition: • Vulnerable areas characterised according to natural hazards (all atmospheric, hydrologic, seismic, volcanic and wildfire phenomena that, because of their location, severity, and frequency, have the potential to seriously affect society), e.g. floods, landslides and subsidence, avalanches, forest fires, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions. • Description: • zones where natural hazards areasintersect with • highly populated areas, • areas of particular environmental value, • areas of particular cultural value and/or • areas of particular economic value.

10. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 Risk in this context is defined as: risk = hazard x probability of its occurrence x vulnerability of the exposed populations and of the environmental, cultural and economic assets in the zone considered.

11. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Natural hazards • are natural processes or phenomena occurring in the biosphere that may constitute a damaging event. • can be classified by origin namely: • geological, • hydrometeorological or • biological. • Hazardous events can vary in • magnitude or • intensity, • frequency, • duration, • area of extent, • speed of onset, • spatial dispersion and • temporal spacing.

12. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Hazards can include latent conditions that may represent future threats and can have different origins: • natural (geological, hydrometeorological and biological) or • induced by human processes (environmental degradation and technological hazards). • Hazards can be • single, • sequential or • combined in their origin and effects. • each hazard is characterised by its • location, • intensity, • frequency and • probability.

13. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Internationally agreed terminology on disasters (UNISDR – UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction): • Hazard is defined as a • potentially damaging physical event, • phenomenon or • human activity that may cause the • loss of life or injury, • property damage, • social and economic disruption or • environmental degradation. Adverse consequences

14. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Geological hazards include: • ..., tsunamis, volcanic activity and emissions as well as external processes such as mass movements: landslides, rockslides, rock falls or avalanches, surfaces collapses, expansive soils and debris or mud flows. • Hydrometeorological hazards include: • floods, • debris and mud floods • storm surges, • tropical cyclones, thunder/hailstorms, rain and wind storms, blizzards and other severe storms; • drought, desertification, wildland fires, temperature extremes, sand or dust storms; permafrost and • snow or ice avalanches.

15. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Natural hazards have the potential to precipitate technological hazards. • Technological hazards are • commonly sudden failure of a construction or • a process causing significant damage. • Knowledge about "Natural hazards areas" is important in the identification and delineation of risk zones. • Data and services are probably needed for • risk assessment and • emergency situations. • Special warning services may be relevant.

16. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Examples for important "Natural hazards areas“ are • Areas prone to flooding by inland waters and lakes • Areas prone to flooding by spring tide/ exceptional sea level rise • Areas of installations prone to storms/ wind damage

17. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Areas prone to flooding by inland waters and lakes: • Areas flooded due to exceptional raise of water table in • groundwater, • rivers and • lakes, • affecting • adjacent land or areas further away being at the same altitude or lower than the flooding water. • housing and • industrial sites, • agricultural land, • transport network, • sewage systems, • dams etc.

18. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Occurrence: Flat river plains, delta areas, valley bottoms and shorelines. • Physical mapping of • areas susceptible to flooding, • line for highest recorded level, also • division into zones with different susceptibility classes. • Data needs: • detailed elevation model and measurements in the field; • Areas with certain regulations/ restrictions for different land use/ resource use linked to flooding risk; • Constructions for flood control; • Data set on restriction zones on land use/ building/ activities • downstream reservoirs in case of reservoir brakedown; • Drainage capacity of ground and • soil sealing areas with low drainage capacity.

19. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Areas prone to flooding by spring tide/ exceptional sea level rise • Areas prone to flooding due to exceptional raise of water table in the • sea and • backwaters, • affecting • adjacent land or • areas further away being at the same altitude or lower than the flooding water, • Housing and industrial sites, • agricultural land, • transport network, • sewage systems, • dams, • etc.

20. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Occurrence: • Flat coastal areas, areas lower than original sea level (commonly harbours, trade areas etc.) • Frequency: • Floods, as storms, are among the most common natural disasters in Europe – with the effect of being of the most costly in terms of economy and insurance. • Physical mapping of • areas susceptible to flooding, • line for highest recorded level, also • division into zones with different susceptibility classes.

21. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Data needs: • detailed elevation model and/or measurements • in the field • measures by radar satellites or air born equipment to measure water level; • field measurement. • Constructions for flood control; • Areas with certain regulations/ restrictions for different land use/ resource use linked to flooding risk.

22. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 Areas of installations prone to storms/ wind damage: Occurrence: unclear picture; seas, coastal areas and narrow valleys, but also other areas within the continent. In addition storms, as floods, are among the most common natural disasters in Europe – thus also being the most costly in terms of economy and insurance. Data sets: Areas with recorded extreme wind. Coastal erosion: Coastal erosion is an important and costly category of natural hazard of growing significance in a climate change context.

23. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 It is an aim to minimise risks by making the society more resistant to hazards, either by minimising threats or by regulation of land use and production activities susceptible to the hazards. Some areas are more prone to natural hazards than others. It is important to identify these areas and build up regulations for long term land and production management. Maps, spatial databases and online spatial services are being used actively to carry out such management. Risk analysis is the basis for all work on planning and living with natural and technological hazards.PFRA All areas may in some way or other be affected by natural hazards, and areas with certain kinds of human activity may be hit by technological hazards.

24. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 The different kinds of users for handling hazards: • reporting, trends and overall policy development , commonly at national and international level • assessment of natural and technological risks – mapping of areas prone to be hit by hazards • planning phase for securing public safety- long term regulation and management of land and activities • disaster response and emergency operations In order to perform these activities certain kinds of data and services are needed. It is essential with a well organised supply system.

25. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 The different kinds of data and services to be used and handled in these kinds of actions can be • satellite images and air photographs as orthophotos • vector data sets with polygons and lines • simple point information tables • address information system handled in GIS data bases • online and web services of different kinds offered to specific user communities or the public, from organisations such as meteorological or hydrological offices.

26. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Four different forms of usage are identified below, including an outline of their spatial data needs. • Based on the data, different kinds of services may be developed and used. • 1) Reporting, indicators, trends, overall policy development: • The needs for spatial data by this use is limited. • Usually one will need reporting units such as countries, NUTS regions, or catchment areas. • There will be some use of generalised versions of data sets to be used under the other use categories. • Overall trends in frequency of natural hazards is for some of the phenomena linked to the environmental situation – • climate change in particular and land cover changes in particular. • Data needed for analysing links and dependencies are needed.

27. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • 2) Susceptibility analysis, mapping and prediction: • Data sets describing and analysing the natural phenomena causing hazards, commonly detailed data with high accuracy is needed, such as • measuring stations, • detailed thematic mapping through fieldwork (e.g. specific aspects of soil and land cover), • air photo interpretation or remote sensing, • analysis of detailed elevation models, • water flow data linked to the river and lake network, • meteorological and climate data, • seismic activity mapping etc. • Work is seen to be carried out by both local authorities, national mapping agencies, national thematic agencies or international organisations.

28. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • 3) Physical and sector disaster-prevention planning: • Making disaster-resistant communities by long term physical and sector planning, usually carried out at local and regional level. • The mapping carries of by thematic agencies as described over will is used and transformed into simplified data sets and planning documents showing • areas of high risk and • restriction zones at or around high risk areas. • The delimitation of the restriction zones would need population data, land use plans etc.

29. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 4) Emergency operations/disaster response: The emergency operations for both natural and technological hazards needs more or less the same kinds of data. In order to make emergency management a faster and more accurate means to reduce effects, data are needed in several parts of the operation; o Monitoring; continuous or real time situation reports, giving information on trends, direction etc. Using GNSS linked to detailed topographic map data, o Overview and identification of qualities at land and sea; persons, property, production activities, infrastructure and environmental qualities that can be affected by the hazard/ disaster.

30. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 It is essential to access the extensiveness of the anticipated damage caused by natural and technological hazards. There is a need to know about population information at the lowest possible level, property information making it possible to identify owners of individual properties, address register for information purposes and identification, mapping of areas/ infrastructure affected, such as roads, rail, telecommunication lines, water, gas pipe lines, oil installation at sea, storage areas for hazardous substances, resources such as important groundwater bodies, other extraction points for water or other resources, land use, location of high value environmental areas (biodiversity, recreation, cultural heritage sites etc)

31. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • o Location of resources needed to perform the operation; • Infrastructure, • road and rail capacity, • water supply points, • depot for emergency equipment (oil spill extraction boats, vehicles etc) • location and capacity of hospitals, • information to see vehicle information on location, • allocating resources, • deploying personnel. • Included here is also the administrative boundaries for responsibility areas of different bodies involved in the operation.

32. D2.3 Definition of Annex Themes and scope - v3.0 • Links and overlaps with other themes: • The broad field of natural risks may link and overlap may other themes, mostly concerning physical environment as • Land use (land use plans may reflect risk zones), • Elevation, • Hydrography, • Land cover, • Geology, • Environmental protection facilities, • Meteorological geographical features, • Oceanographic geographical features.

33. Expectance: Important input from Floods directive to the INSPIRE process But also: INSPIRE could impact the reporting specifications of Floods directive (1st FRMP and following reporting exercises) How to get involved? INSPIRE Annex II + III themes user requirements survey Form available under:http://inspire.jrc.ec.europa.eu/documents/Data_Specifications/urs_version2prepare_answers.pdf closing date: 31st March 2010

34. PREVIEW Flood forecasting increase preparedness for flood events across Europe

35. Main Information for Requirements: 11 mandatory questions 1. Title of task: e. g.Flood forecasting 2. Purpose of the task: e. g.increase preparedness for flood events across Europe 3. Is the task required by existing legislation? choice: Y/N/Unknown + comment (e. g. Directive2007/60/EC (EU Floods Directive) 4. Who is involved? List of all parties who have an active role in the task or are influenced by this task (name of e. g. data providers, data transformer, services providers, data coordinators etc., role(s) and descricption of role(s) optional) 5. Describe the process necessary for achieving the task e. g. step1: user to decide what type of features they need, step2: …, step3: … 6. Format of results of the task e. g. documentation, report, data base, data set, service, etc.

36. Main Information for Requirements: 11 mandatory questions 7. Select the INSPIRE Annex II+III data theme/s related to the task select one or more themes to which the input/output data are related (choices are: 34 INSPIRE Annex I-III themes; document for last meeting identified 23 out of 34 themes as relevant for FD!) 8. What is the geographical extent (coverage) of the task? Select one or more levels of geographical extent (coverage) which are relevant to the described task (choices are: Global, EU, International, Crossborder, National, Regional, Local) 9. Do you agree to be contacted to collect additional information related to this survey? Y/N 10. Contact person information conditional if answer for question 9. was „Y“ 11. Can you provide further relevant material related to the describe task? Answer and optional it‘s possible to use upload facility to attach further related material or include a link

37. Additional Information on Requirements: optional questions 12. What is the stage of the task implementation: choice: Task (process) already implemented, Task (process) implemention is planned 13. Do you use any international or national standards for the task? choice: Y/N and comment, e. g. OpenGIS Web Map Service, ISO 19115, geographic information, metadata 14. Can you provide detailed information about the input data source/s used for the task? Name of information (e. g. wind speed), data source (e. g. National hydrometeorological institutes); to identify relevant objects, attributes, relationships and other information related to data specification development process 15. Can you provide detailed information about the output data source/s used for the task (if relevant)? Name of information … (as for question 14.) 16. Can you identify any other detailed information about the missing and required data source(s) for the task (if relevant)? Name of information … (as for question 14.)

38. WG F Drafting Group – engagement • 1. User requirements survey: • One feedback as „WG F Drafting Group“ or individual feedbacks? • 2. Support forThematic Working Group (TWG) activities: • How will WG F Drafting Group support activities? • feedbacks to draft documents? • attending workshops?

39. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Link Annex I Hydrography with EU directives / legislation: For all use cases TWG Hydrography found that similar backgrounds were needed; many of them coming from EU directives / legislation. Amongst these are: - 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) - Flood risk management COM(2004)472 final - Directive 2006/7 (Bathing waters) - Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats) - Directive 79/409/EEC (Birds) - Directive 91/676/EEC (Nitrate) - Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control - WISE GIS Guidance - Eurostat GISCO

40. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case: Mapping of physical objects The representation of all main hydrographic elements, both natural and artificial, is needed to provide a map background for orientation and to understand place relationship. One of the main purposes of maps is to inform the public (understandable form, effective communication). An example is the overlaying of flood risk information on a background map as displayed in the following Use Case diagram.

41. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case: Mapping of physical objects

42. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case : Reporting It is neither intended nor a goal of the INSPIRE directive to take over and organize the reporting duties of Member States on EU directives. INSPIRE intends to build an infrastructure that helps to organize and implement reporting structures for decentralized European data structures. Reports are however always given in relation to existing geographical structures; even though the reporting units themselves may differ from these due to specific legislation.

43. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case: Reporting

44. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case: Reporting

45. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf • Use Case : Spatial Analyses & Modelling • To enable GIS-based analysis and modelling for the following applications (list is exemplary): • Hydrology, water supply / drought • b) Morphology • c) Flood control / risk assessment • d) Environmental Impact Analysis • e) Spatial planning

46. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Use Case: Spatial Analyses & Modelling

47. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Feature catalog: …

48. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf Feature description: …

49. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf

50. INSPIRE_DataSpecification_HY_v3.0.pdf