Heidi Virkki, researcher

Vulnerability Assessment

Coping Capacity of Itä-Uusimaa | Heidi Virkki | 2005-04-01

The institutional coping capacity in Itä-Uusimaa is rather high. Local experts generally work closely together and have already established communication channels. This co-operation concerns the flood risk of today, not the future sea level rise...

Vulnerability in Itä-Uusimaa | Heidi Virkki | 2005-03-31

The three different mean sea level surface height scenarios (high, medium and low case) for the Baltic Sea released by the SEAREG project for Itä-Uusimaa are: high - a sea level rise of 70-75 cm, medium - a rise of 20-25 cm and low – a drop of 22-27 cm due to the dominating land uplift up to year 2100...

Knowledge Base

The Finnish Planning System | Heidi Virkki | 2005-04-08

The new Land Use and Building Act in Finland came into force in the year 2000. According to this Act more power was given to the local level and public participation in the planning process was emphasised...

Discussion Platform

Itä-Uusimaa – Communication and Interviews | Heidi Virkki | 2005-04-01

The Vulnerability Assessment in Itä-Uusimaa was carried out by interviewing local and regional experts. The qualitative approach and theme interviews suited the meaning well since the topic is still quite new for many stakeholders. Also the development of the Vulnerability Assessment was easier because of the direct feedback...

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