Essays about: "Sea-Level Rise"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 152 essays containing the words Sea-Level Rise.

  1. 16. High tide flooding in near future projections for popular travel destinations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : David Ebert; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; High tide flooding; Projections; Adaptation and mitigation strategies; Lunar precession; Nodal cycle; Cycle of lunar perigee; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : High tide flooding (HTF) is becoming more common in coastal regions of the United States, although this phenomenon remains largely undocumented in published literature from other parts of the world. No matter the emissions scenario over the next decades, sea level rise (SLR) is projected to continue worldwide until at least the end of the 21st century, continually pushing the frequency and severity of HTF. READ MORE

  3. 17. The implication of a changing West Antarctic Ice Sheet on future sea levels and policymaking in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jonatan Åsén; My Pilfalk; [2023]
    Keywords : Protection; Policymaking; Sweden; WAIS; Kustskydd; Policy; Sverige; WAIS;

    Abstract : This paper examines the future possible consequences of rising sea levels primarily due to melting Antarctic ice sheets. An objective is to research suitable methods for handling rising sea levels in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 18. How fast does the bathymetry change on the Swedish west coast? Modeling how fast the bathymetry change, to know where to prioritize new hydrographic surveys

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anna Olsson; [2022-06-28]
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    Abstract : The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for the passability and availability of vessels on the Swedish coast. They are doing hydrographical surveys to ensure the safety of the maritime transportation corridors on the coast. READ MORE

  5. 19. Small Islands Developing States: The need for International Climate Change Action.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Pone Shams Hakimi; [2022-06-01]
    Keywords : SIDS; AOSIS; Human Rights; SDGs; Climate Change; International community; Climate Justice;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on Small Islands Developing States, SIDS, and their need for international climate change action. The aim is to explore what arguments have been used to advocate for international action to support SIDS in their climate change challenges between 2007-2017. READ MORE

  6. 20. Climate change adaptation and sea level rise : A comparative analysis of municipal climate change adaptation progress in southern Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Sebastian Segge; [2022]
    Keywords : Lista:Sea level rise; climate change adaptation; municipal governance; municipal planning;

    Abstract : Global mean sea levels are expected to have increased with 0,43-0,84 meters by the year 2100, due to the effects of climate change. An observed increase in the speed of which sea levels are rising is further cause for concern for inhabitants of coastal communities, as threats of flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion rapidly become more imminent, prompting protective adaptation measures to be considered. READ MORE