Low-lying islands and sea-level rise: how land raising offers a sustainable solution

IF 0.4 4区工程技术 Q4 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Civil Engineering Pub Date : 2023-05-01 DOI:10.1680/jcien.2023.176.2.54

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Abstract

Small, low-lying atoll islands are often seen as helpless in the face of rising sea levels. New research from the University of Southampton shows that these island nations can adapt sustainably by sensitively raising and reclaiming land. Research leader Sally Brown reports.

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低洼岛屿和海平面上升:土地增加如何提供可持续的解决方案

面对不断上升的海平面，低洼的小环礁岛屿常常被视为无助。南安普顿大学的一项新研究表明，这些岛国可以通过敏感地提高和开垦土地来适应可持续发展。研究负责人Sally Brown报道。

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Civil Engineering 工程技术-工程：土木

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

25.00%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

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