Search Results for: Adapting To Rising Coastal Flood Risk In The Eu Under Climate Change

Around one third of the EU population lives within 50 km of the coast. Extreme sea levels in Europe could rise by as much as one meter or more by the end of thi

River flooding is the costliest natural disaster in Europe. Global warming and continued development in flood prone areas will progressively increase river floo

This book presents climate adaptation and flood risk problems and solutions in coastal cities including an independent investigation of adaptation paths and pro

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides policyma

Existing coastal management and defense approaches are not well suited to meet the challenges of climate change and related uncertanities. Professionals in this