Policy Development

RPA advises Government departments on policy development and assessment of alternative policy options, as well as commenting on and analysing proposed policies in many fields, including flood and coastal erosion risk management. 

Our work has included the assessment of barriers to changes to and implementation of polices.  We have also been involved in the identification of policy options for prioritising investment into flood risk management schemes, as well as providing data to inform policy development, such as the costs and damages associated with particular levels of spending.

Advice on Policy and Projects

RPA provides advice for those developing policies, those undertaking project appraisals or those requiring assistance with other aspects of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM).  Our expertise has been sought in the past on all aspects of FCERM, from identifying where and how flooding may occur through identifying and monetising damages from flooding or erosion, to reporting the outcomes of appraisal and selecting a preferred option.