Five years after the events of July 2021, the question of our adaptation to flood risk remains more relevant than ever. To address existing solutions for anticipation, prevention, and response to these phenomena, the Inondéa fair will be held on October 11 and 12 at Val Benoît in Liège. This event is dedicated to flood prevention in Wallonia.
Attendees can participate in conferences, meet experts, and discover concrete solutions aimed at reducing housing vulnerability and adapting territories to climate challenges. A literature stand and a Graff workshop will also be available.
Citizens, farmers, professionals, and local authorities are invited to ask questions and engage with sector stakeholders. The fair is held at Val Benoît (Bâtiment du Génie civil, quai Banning, 6) in Liège.
“"Is your home in a risk zone? Come and check on-site with experts."
Among the conferences scheduled for Sunday, October 11, a session led by SPW-ARNE-DCENN at 11 AM will explain how to read Wallonia's hazard maps with a practical demonstration. At 11:40 AM, the Walloon Network for the Fight Against Poverty will discuss flood insurance coverage and financial solutions for natural disasters. At 12:15 PM, the Walloon River Contracts will present home protection measures, followed by a discussion space for residents.
“"What lessons can be learned from the 2021 floods to rebuild stronger and safer basins?"
A round table at 2 PM will focus on rebuilding resilient basins, using the Vesdre river case and lessons from the 2021 floods, with participation from sector experts.
Monday, October 12 begins at 10:30 AM with a conference by CERAC on Belgium's preparedness for extreme climate events, addressing both floods and droughts. At 11:15 AM, the City of Liège and the Municipality of Limbourg will present feedback on citizen involvement in flood prevention. Forest's alderman, A. Mugabo, will speak at 12 PM on adapting cities to water, particularly through greening and de-sealing in highly urbanized areas. Finally, at 1 PM, Mr. Heymans (CR Vesdre) and Mr. Drouguet (Mayor of Herve) will present the MODREC water flow simulation tool.
