Essays about: "rising sea level"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 59 essays containing the words rising sea level.

  1. 21. The hydrodynamic impacts of Estuarine Oyster reefs, and the application of drone technology to this study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Oskar Evert Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Physical Geography; Oyster Reef; Drone; UAV; Hydrodynamics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The impacts of climate change are being seen within the estuarine environment through erosion and shoreline retreat, associated with sea-level rise and changes in storm activity. Restoration oyster reefs have been identified as a working-with-nature strategy to protect and restore these shoreline environments, stabilising sediment, and reducing erosion. READ MORE

  3. 22. Där hav möter land : hur planerar Malmö stad inför höjda havsnivåer och översvämningar?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Jennifer Palmqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : stadsplanering; klimatanpassning; stigande havsnivåer; kustskydd; strategisk planering; naturbaserade lösningar NbS ;

    Abstract : Städer förtätas för att kunna växa och erbjuda sina invånare bostäder och goda livsmiljöer. Däremot står städer, särskilt kuststäder, inför klimatförändringarnas många medförande risker vad gäller översvämningar. READ MORE

  4. 23. Modelling the effects of climate change on ice dynamics at Kangerlussuaq Glacier, Greenland

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Jamie Barnett; [2021]
    Keywords : Glacier; Greenland; Ice Sheet; Outlet; Discharge; Sea level; Kangerlussuaq; calving; ice mélange; melt; retreat;

    Abstract : A consequence of climate change is rising global sea levels, predicted to bring increased socio-economic and environmental impacts to coastal communities. The Greenland Ice Sheet has become a prominent contributor to rising sea levels, a consequence of the Arctic warming at twice the rate of the global average. READ MORE

  5. 24. Dutch Water Ways : Mobility enabling future living environments on water

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Lars Welten; [2021]
    Keywords : inclusion; autonomy; integration;

    Abstract : When exploring an original and relevant contribution to the continuing development of future transportation solutions, the author was inspired by the unbalanced influence mankind has on our planet earth. Amongst other effects of climate change, sea level is rising and will by the end of this century resultin uninhabitable areas. READ MORE

  6. 25. Nature-based solutions as a climate change adaptation strategy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Linda Doan; [2021]
    Keywords : nature-based solutions; ecosystem-based adaptation; Kristianstad Municipality; planning process; Swedish urban planning; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Because of climate change, rising sea levels in Kristianstad Municipality is more urgent than ever. Sea levels around Scania are estimated to rise more than 2,5 meters in 80 years considering that they are currently rising with 3,2 mm per year. READ MORE