INTRODUCTION
TO BLUELABEL WHY
In the last century, our world has changed dramatically…and this change is accelerating. Populations are increasing, the sea level is rising, rainfall events are becoming more severe in many parts of the world, and weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable. And, with rapid urbanisation, people and their assets are more densely concentrated – so when there is damage, its impact can be catastrophic.
For these reasons, an adequate understanding of flood risk is vitally important.BlueLabel’s development was driven by a recognition of global climate change, extreme rainfall patterns and theresulting floods, which frequently occur downstream from the rainfall itself. Moreover, the resulting direct and indirect impacts such as casualties, economic loss, and damage to critical infrastructure networks are sometimes poorly understood and extremely difficult to predict
The intention is to enable governments, organisations and individuals to plan and implement effective measures that contribute towards more flood resilient neighbourhoods, towns and cities. The ultimate objective is to create a better quality of life for all.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 13 – Climate Action: “Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow…Affordable, scalable solutions are now available to enable countries to leapfrog to cleaner, more resilient economies.”
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
ABOUT BLUELABEL WHY
BlueLabel helps to develop climate resilience and robust water systems in cities by providing clear insight into the areas where rainwater flooding can occur. It precisely shows vulnerable spots in an area. This insight can be used to effectively plan large and small-scale interventions towards greater flood resilience, thereby improving liveability.
As a digital information service, BlueLabelempowersgovernments, cities, industries, organisations and individuals to take targeted measuresthat focus on mitigating risk by:
- Meeting the responsibility of providing safe living environments;
- Creating climate-proof and water-resilient spatial and infrastructure planning;
- Identifying the risk to assets;
- Planning and managing interdependent infrastructure networks such as energy, water supply and storm water systems;
- Benchmarking between stakeholders and for climate resilience monitoring;
- Creating opportunities for improved navigation between destinations during extreme weather events.
A SHORT INTRO
TO THE SERVICES
For Cities and Governments
The foremost public responsibility for governments and municipalities should always be the safety of citizens. With climate change and urbanisation, leaders are now faced with the challenge of planning for disaster management in larger and more densely populated urban areas. In the event of flooding, possible consequences are loss of life, damage to immovable assets and damage to critical infrastructure networks that may be pivotal in after-event recovery.
For Business
BlueLabel speaks to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of organisations that need to ensure the safety and productivity of their workforce; strategise and implement steps to make vulnerable, valuable immoveable assets more resistant to the consequences of climate change; inform decisions around investments and expenditure; and safeguard the effective functioning of their business at all times to ensure business continuity throughout the entire supply chain.
For Citizens
Understanding your risk is the first step in taking effective measures to reduce the risk of flooding and mitigate any potential impacts – at plot and neighbourhood level. BlueLabel enables you to assess the vulnerability of your assets, routes to work and school, and all your daily activities.
Partners:
About BlueLabel
Blue Label offers insight into flood risks at your fingertips and is the first digital water vulnerability scan globally to provide detailed information into rain induced flooding down to the square metre.
Contact
Interested in BlueLabel?
For more information contact info@bluelabel.net or
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Contact Us
About BlueLabel
Blue Label offers insight into flood risks at your fingertips and is the first digital water vulnerability scan globally to provide detailed information into rain induced flooding down to the square metre.
Contact
Interested in BlueLabel?
For more information contact info@bluelabel.net or
fill in the contact form