Rising Sea Levels: How Coastal Cities Are Preparing with Flood Barriers & Zoning
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident around the world, rising sea levels pose a significant threat, particularly to coastal cities. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has projected that sea levels could rise by over a meter this century, leading to widespread flooding, erosion, and loss of habitat. Coastal cities face unique challenges as they grapple with the reality of rising waters, necessitating innovative adaptation strategies to protect their infrastructure, inhabitants, and ecosystems.