Parametric Analysis of Flood Mitigation Policies in Brazilian Climate Action Plans

Climate change has been increasing the vulnerability of cities to extreme weather events, especially those related to environmental dynamics already observed in each area. Considering that South America is one of the subcontinents that suffer the most from flooding, it is important to analyze how its cities have been preparing to face such extreme conditions. This paper aims to investigate the strategies indicated in climate action plans for mitigation and adaptation to flooding through the application of a parametric tool. To achieve this end, the methodology comprises five steps – from data collection to digital simulation. The results attained demonstrate that the strategies indicated in the plans are still very generic and incipient, so that the application of parametric methodologies of analysis and simulation can contribute to the searching for more effective and relevant actions.