Framing flood events. An in-depth qualitative frame analysis of Dutch media reporting the 2021 flood in Limburg to flood risk governance
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2024-08-29
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This thesis explores how Dutch newspapers framed the 2021 Limburg flood, with a particular focus on the Multi-Layered Safety (MLS) approach. Using qualitative content analysis and Entman’s framing theory (1993), the study examines how media coverage addressed the causes, problems, moral evaluations, and solutions of the flood. The aim is to understand how Dutch media framed the issue of pluvial flooding after the event, while contributing to academic discussions on shock event framing.
The analysis reveals that climate change was portrayed as the dominant cause, with significant attention given to infrastructure limitations and challenges related to insurance and government compensation. Flood prevention strategies, such as international cooperation and infrastructure improvements, were central to media narratives. However, there was also increasing recognition of the need for resilient urban planning and improved crisis management. Additionally, framing of disaster management was largely critical, particularly regarding failures in communication and coordination. The focus on climate-resilient recovery, especially in relation to insurance and government support, highlighted concerns about the adequacy of recovery efforts. Overall, despite the emphasis on traditional defences, the findings suggest a shift towards a more integrated approach that includes both immediate flood prevention and long-term resilience strategies.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen