coastal resilience

• A study in the Pearl River Delta in China could greatly assist in providing much needed flood defences for major cities such as Guangzhou
• Mangrove trees allow excellent protection, but scientists are now able to predict best location for them to provide maximum protection

As sea level rise accelerates, there is a greater need to protect those living closest to our coasts.

Historically, coastal management strategies, such as the building of sea walls, have been reactive to extreme events. Now, more sustainable adaptive management strategies are sought.

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) will be represented at the Flood Expo 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham (11–12 September 2019).

Find us on STAND D13.