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A panel of experts, chaired by BBC's Evan Davis, will explore the threat of flooding to Londonâs people & infrastructure.
The discussion will examine how current defence systems will cope with enhanced flood risk to the capital over the next 30 years.
- With £80 billion worth of infrastructure at stake if London did flood. How prepared is the city?
- What is the insurance industry doing to safeguard and manage the risk to capital in the capital?
- Can urban development actually reduce flood risk?
- Can the Thames Barrier cope with the rising sea levels and storm surge predictions?
Speaker(s): |
(Chair) Evan Davis | talks | www |
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Date and Time: |
18 June 2008 at 7:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Venue: |
Chartered Accountants Hall |
Organised by: |
21st Century Challenges |
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Tickets: |
£10 RGS-IBG members, £15 non members |
Available from: |
Online: www.21stCenturyChallenges.org |
Additional Information: |
Further details or book online at www.21stCenturyChallenges.org |
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