Comparative assessment of the vulnerability and resilience of deltas, extended version with 14 deltas : work document
Worldwide, deltas host dense populations and are important centres of agricultural and industrial production, and economic activity. Many deltas are areas of great ecological importance as well, featuring wetlands of high and unique biodiversity. Deltas are vulnerable to changes by natural forces and human activities. Major drivers of change are population growth, economic development, climate change and subsidence.
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Main Authors: | Bucx, T., van Driel, W.F., de Boer, H., Graas, S., Langenberg, V., Marchand, M., van de Guchte, C. |
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Format: | External research report biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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Subjects: | coastal areas, deltas, flood control, land use, delta's, hoogwaterbeheersing, kustgebieden, landgebruik, |
Online Access: | https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/comparative-assessment-of-the-vulnerability-and-resilience-of-del-2 |
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