A review of estimating population exposure to sea-level rise and the relevance for migration
This review analyses global or near-global estimates of population exposure to sea-level
rise (SLR) and related hazards, followed by critically examining subsequent estimates of …
rise (SLR) and related hazards, followed by critically examining subsequent estimates of …
Indicator-based assessment of climate-change impacts on coasts: A review of concepts, methodological approaches and vulnerability indices
Increasing human pressures on coastlines and associated threats posed by sea-level rise
have stimulated development of a range of different concepts and methodological …
have stimulated development of a range of different concepts and methodological …
[HTML][HTML] Future coastal population growth and exposure to sea-level rise and coastal flooding-a global assessment
Coastal zones are exposed to a range of coastal hazards including sea-level rise with its
related effects. At the same time, they are more densely populated than the hinterland and …
related effects. At the same time, they are more densely populated than the hinterland and …
Numerical models of salt marsh evolution: Ecological, geomorphic, and climatic factors
Salt marshes are delicate landforms at the boundary between the sea and land. These
ecosystems support a diverse biota that modifies the erosive characteristics of the substrate …
ecosystems support a diverse biota that modifies the erosive characteristics of the substrate …
Insights into estuary habitat loss in the western United States using a new method for map** maximum extent of tidal wetlands
Effective conservation and restoration of estuarine wetlands require accurate maps of their
historical and current extent, as well as estimated losses of these valued habitats. Existing …
historical and current extent, as well as estimated losses of these valued habitats. Existing …
Potential increase in coastal wetland vulnerability to sea-level rise suggested by considering hydrodynamic attenuation effects
The future of coastal wetlands and their ecological value depend on their capacity to adapt
to the interacting effects of human impacts and sea-level rise. Even though extensive …
to the interacting effects of human impacts and sea-level rise. Even though extensive …
Assessment of coastal vulnerability to climate change hazards at the regional scale: the case study of the North Adriatic Sea
Sea level rise, changes in storms and wave climate as a consequence of global climate
change are expected to increase the size and magnitude of flooded and eroding coastal …
change are expected to increase the size and magnitude of flooded and eroding coastal …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating population and urban areas at risk of coastal hazards, 1990–2015: how data choices matter
The accurate estimation of population living in the low-elevation coastal zone (LECZ)–and at
heightened risk from sea level rise–is critically important for policymakers and risk managers …
heightened risk from sea level rise–is critically important for policymakers and risk managers …
Climate change, sea-level rise, and conservation: kee** island biodiversity afloat
Island conservation programs have been spectacularly successful over the past five
decades, yet they generally do not account for impacts of climate change. Here, we argue …
decades, yet they generally do not account for impacts of climate change. Here, we argue …
[PDF][PDF] Methods for assessing coastal vulnerability to climate change
A significant and increasing share of the EU population lives in coastal areas. Approximately
half the EU population lives 50 km or less from the coast (ESTAT, 2009), with 19% of the EU …
half the EU population lives 50 km or less from the coast (ESTAT, 2009), with 19% of the EU …