Tides of change: greening the gray toward coastal resilience
Nardin, W.; Mullarney, J.C.; Rauwoens, P.; Vettori, D. (2025). Tides of change: greening the gray toward coastal resilience. Hydrolink 1: 19-21
In: Hydrolink. IAHR = AIRH: Madrid. ISSN 2220-346X, more
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- Nardin, W.
- Mullarney, J.C.
- Rauwoens, P., more
- Vettori, D.
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| Abstract |
Increasing climate-driven threats to coastlines are necessitating a new approach to coastal protection. The use of coastal nature-based solutions offers a timely and transformative response, harnessing the resilience of ecosystems to protect human settlements, economies, and biodiversity, and recognizing the intricate relationships between land, sea, and human well-being. Due to a lack of empirical evidence and societal resistance, this approach is yet to be fully embraced in coastal engineering. Through close collaborations with stakeholders, long-term monitoring, and data sharing, nature-based solutions can provide a crucial framework for mitigating climate risks with a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to hard engineering. |
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