Question: Your local authority needs to develop a Flood Risk Management Plan as a statutory requirement. Critically assess the appropriate actions to manage the risk of flooding.

Option 1: Flood Risk Management and Recovery
Your local authority needs to develop a Flood Risk Management Plan as a statutory requirement. Critically assess the appropriate actions to manage the risk of flooding. Your report should aim to reduce risk to communities and draw upon examples from at least two countries. What recommendations would you make to local politicians for a sustained response to flood events?  

Option 2: Local governance for Global Goals
Your consultancy is advising a local authority as it updates its sustainable development strategy. Critically assess the potential of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for local action on sustainability. What would you recommend as an approach to governance for sustainability? Draw on academic literature and examples.

Option 3: Resilient Cities and Climate Change
Your local authority has recently declared a climate emergency for the city.  Critically assess the notion of urban resilience, and the ways cities can respond to climate change. Draw on examples where cities have implemented resilience projects. What recommendations would you make to local politicians for an effective resilience strategy?

Option 4: Food Security and Food Sustainability
Your local authority is currently developing a food sustainability strategy.  Critically examine the idea of food sovereignty and consider the extent to which this offers food security.  Your report should include examples from at least two countries. What recommendations would you make to local politicians when planning a food sustainability strategy?