Floodplains once covered wide stretches along European rivers, but today only fractions of them remain. These ecosystems have an important role to play in reducing flood risks and are also the natural habitat of many endangered species. A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of significant floods in Europe and looks at the role of floodplains in flood protection, water management and nature conservation. (Fuente: EEA) Addiotional informationFlood risks and environmental vulnerability — Exploring the synergies between floodplain restoration, water policies and thematic policies