US EditionHow the state plans to shield SA’s coast from climate change – The Mail & Guardian
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It sounds contradictory, but Rijkswaterstaat is going to dig ten enormous holes in the dunes on Texel to prevent the rising sea level from causing major damage to the island. The purpose of the holes (also called notches) is that the sea wind will spread the sand from the beach further into the dunes. In this way, the dunes can grow along with the rising sea level, reports NH. Rijkswaterstaat and Staatsbosbeheer also expect positive effects for …
How the state plans to shield SA’s coast from climate change – The Mail & Guardian
Rising sea levels, an increase in storm frequency and intensity and the related rise in the damage and loss to coastal infrastructure, livelihoods and natural resources are the tangible effects of climate change in South Africa’s coastal zone. This is according to the inaugural Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan for South Africa’s Coastal Sector (Carp) unveiled by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George last week, whic…
Copper Coast secures $225,000 for coastal climate plan - Yorke Peninsula Country Times
COPPER Coast Council has secured a $225,000 grant to create a new Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change along the region’s coastline. The grant funding will enable the council to engage a specialised...
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