@article{OttoKellermannThiekenetal.2018,
  author    = {Otto, Antje and Kellermann, Patric and Thieken, Annegret and Costa, Maria Manez and Carmona, Maria and Bubeck, Philip},
  title     = {Risk reduction partnerships in railway transport infrastructure in an alpine environment},
  series = {International journal of disaster risk reduction},
  volume    = {33},
  journal   = {International journal of disaster risk reduction},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {2212-4209},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.10.025},
  pages     = {385 -- 397},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The transport sector is crucial for the functioning of modern societies and their economic welfares. However, it is vulnerable to natural hazards since damage and disturbances appear recurrently. Risk management of transport infrastructure is a complex task that usually involves various stakeholders from the public and private sector. Related scientific knowledge, however, is limited so far. Therefore, this paper presents detailed information on the risk management of the Austrian railway operator gathered through literature studies, in interviews, meetings and workshops. The findings reveal three decision making levels of risk reduction: 1) a superordinate level for the negotiation of frameworks and guidelines, 2) a regional to local level for the planning and implementation of structural measures and 3) a regional to local level for non-structural risk reduction measures and emergency management. On each of these levels, multi-sectoral partnerships exist that aim at reducing the risk to railway infrastructure. Chosen partnerships are evaluated applying the Capital Approach Framework and some collaborations are analyzed considering the flood and landslide events in June 2013. The evaluation reveals that the risk management of the railway operator and its partners has been successful, but there is still potential for enhancement. Difficulties are seen for instance in obtaining continuity of employees and organizational structures which can affect personal contacts and mutual trust and might hamper sharing data and experiences. Altogether, the case reveals the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships that are seen as a crucial element of risk management in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{OttoHornbergThieken2018,
  author    = {Otto, Antje and Hornberg, Anja and Thieken, Annegret},
  title     = {Local controversies of flood risk reduction measures in Germany},
  series = {Journal of flood risk management},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Journal of flood risk management},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Hoboken},
  issn      = {1753-318X},
  doi       = {10.1111/jfr3.12227},
  pages     = {S382 -- S394},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In light of the flood event in June 2013, local disputes of flood risk reduction measures became a public concern in Germany, as it was argued that these controversies delayed the implementation of flood defence schemes and thus aggravated the flood impacts. However, actual knowledge about such disputes is generally quite limited. Therefore, this paper uses different empirical approaches to present first an explorative overview of such ongoing controversies with a focus on the measures under dispute and their geographical distribution. Second, current insights in the disputes are delineated, and the following four central conflict lines are expounded: (1) the desire for safety, (2) arguments of nature and landscape protection, (3) questions regarding economic development, and (4) participation issues. The results are discussed comprehensively, and conclusions are drawn regarding further research as well as planning practice in the field of risk reduction measures.},
  language  = {en}
}