L. CĂPĂŢÎNĂ
ABSTRACT. – Effective flood risk management in Republic of
Moldova: a strategic imperativ. The current status regarding flood risk
management in the Republic of Moldova allows to highlight the inefficacy of
existent plans. As a result, it is necessary to develop a medium and long-term
strategy, for a more efficient management of flood risks that are continuously
increasing (2008, 2010). Realizing Flood Risk and Hazard maps would contribute
to the establishment of a quick and effective Decision Support Spatial System.
The scenarios used in flood mapping in EU member states, the standards linked
with flood risk management from EU Flood Directive (2007), could serve as an
example for the Republic of Moldova in order to reduce the floods impact on the
health of people, on the economic activities and on the environment, as well.
Keywords: flood risk management, EU Flood Directive, flood risk map, hazard map,
risk mitigation.