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  1. 1. Urban infrastructure inundation risk from permanent sea-level rise scenarios in London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand) and Mumbai (India): A comparative analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Shawn Pace; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Climate Change; Sea-Level Rise; Urban Infrastructure; DEM; London; Mumbai; Bangkok; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to anthropogenically created climate change, global cities are facing inundation by rising sea levels. This study aimed to fill knowledge gaps in understanding the exposure of urban infrastructure such as roads, railways, buildings and parks to sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios, and how this would affect local populations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Människan och havet : gestaltningsidéer för klimatanpassning vid ökade havsnivåer inom ramen för tävlingen Imagine Open Skåne 2030

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anna Nystedt; Lisa Rönnols; [2017]
    Keywords : havsnivåhöjning; idétävling; Skåne; klimatanpassning; gestaltning;

    Abstract : In this master thesis we aim to create examples on how to develop the climate adaption for increased sea levels in the coastal landscape of Skåne, to not only work as a defence against the sea, but also be combined with social, aesthetic and ecological values. The work results in a design proposal, which was used to compete in the idea competition Imagine Open Skåne 2030. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bridging to the common ground, adapting to climate change through sustainable estuarine land use : a study of the Inner Forth, Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Pontus Ambros; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainability science; landowner; climate adaptation; ecosystem services; managed realignment; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis looks at climate change adaptation strategies in the Inner Forth region in Scotland. The region is expected to suffer from climate change induced stresses such as flooding, sea level rise and storm surges. READ MORE

  5. 4. Coastal Erosion at Hai Hau Beach in the Red River Delta, Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Martin Häglund; Pär Svensson; [2002]
    Keywords : pollution control; Environmental technology; Väg- och vattenbyggnadsteknik; soil mechanics; Red River Delta; Vietnam; coastal erosion; sediment transport; wave prediction; Technological sciences; Teknik; Civil engineering; offshore technology; hydraulic engineering; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Many coastal areas in Vietnam suffer from erosion. One of the worst affected areas is the Hai Hau beach, located in the Red River delta in northern Vietnam. Over the last hundred years, vast parts of the beach have eroded at an average rate of approximately 25 m per year. READ MORE