Smart Solutions, Expert System, and Field Workshop in Jarovnice
On March 18, 2026, the fourth roundtable of the LIFE FLOPRES project took place at the Jarovnice Manor House, this time combined with a technical workshop and a field trip. The event focused on presenting a new expert system for planning Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) based on data and expert assessment of geomorphology and other site-specific conditions.
Jarovnice, as the pilot area for the project, is prone to frequent flash floods and was also the site of the most tragic flood in Slovakia’s modern history in 1998. This is one of the reasons why the FLOPRES project aims to provide local governments and specialized institutions with tools to help prevent similar events in the future.
Event program
The event began with participant registration, followed by a welcome address by Mayor Florián Giňa at the renovated manor house in Jarovnice. The morning session included:
- A brief presentation of the latest features of the early warning system
- Workshop on the expert system and its application in landscape and spatial planning
- Discussion and feedback on the presented solutions
In the afternoon, participants moved to the field, where an excursion was held to examine the causes and solutions to flood risks around Jarovnice.
Presentation of the expert system – a new tool for urban planners and local governments
The main technical highlight of the program was the presentation of a new expert system that enables:
- simulate precipitation scenarios,
- evaluate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions,
- analyze the impacts of proposed changes in land use,
- support long-term and sustainable land-use planning.
The system is designed for local governments, designers, water management institutions, urban planning experts, and climate policy makers. A trial version for end users will be available in May, with full-scale operation set to begin by the end of August 2026.
Nature-based solutions (NbS) in practice
The main task of the expert system will be to propose the most suitable nature-based solutions for a specific area. These will not only help reduce the risk of flash floods but will also provide other benefits in the form of ecosystem services—from improving the landscape’s water retention capacity and supporting biodiversity to enhancing the living environment for residents.
Jarovnice as a living laboratory for the FLOPRES project
Jarovnice is one of the pilot areas where an early warning system has been installed and where new approaches to flood prevention are being tested. The event thus provided participants with a unique opportunity to see solutions in action—from sensor technologies to designs for nature-based solutions.
Participation of experts and public interest
The event was attended by representatives of local governments, landscape planning experts, water managers, designers, as well as other stakeholders directly affected by the topics of flood prevention and climate adaptation.
FLOPRES continues its mission to enhance the resilience of regions
The LIFE FLOPRES project has long been working to provide regions in Slovakia and Poland with modern tools for flood prevention, effective public warning systems, and support for sustainable planning. The fourth roundtable in Jarovnice and the workshop on the expert system were another important step in this effort.
