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SUMMARY:The Future of Coastal Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in Belgium
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CONTACT:florine.lebeau@climatecentre.be\;info-cc@climatecentre.be
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Sebastian Dan (Flanders Hydraulics)\n\nThis seminar 
 is part of the Climate Cookies & Coffee series launched by the Belgian Cli
 mate Centre to foster knowledge-sharing\, collaboration\, and interdiscipl
 inary discussion among climate researchers.  This month\, the Belgian Cl
 imate Centre will welcome Sebastian Dan (Flanders Hydraulics) with a prese
 ntation on "The Future of Coastal Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in Belgium"
 .  Abstract of the presentation: The Belgian coast has long been shaped
  by natural fluctuations in sea level\, with human interventions since the
  12th century helping to stabilize its position. Over the past millennia\,
  sea levels have risen gradually\, with a marked acceleration in recent de
 cades. Although coastal defenses have so far proven effective\, accelerati
 ng sea level rise and increasing societal pressures are creating new chall
 enges.Recent research has highlighted vulnerabilities in coastal stability
  and proposed innovative approaches to address them. Building on this\, a 
 strategic vision for the Belgian coast has been developed that integrates 
 existing knowledge and local stakeholder perspectives. Central to this vis
 ion is the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)—measures desig
 ned to enhance the coast’s resilience to extreme storms\, strengthen eco
 logical functions\, and create new socio-economic opportunities.The focus 
 on NbS signals a shift toward more sustainable and adaptable coastal manag
 ement—one that balances the need for flood protection with the preservat
 ion of natural systems. As climate change continues to intensify pressures
  on the Belgian coast\, sustained research\, collaboration\, and long-term
  planning will be essential to ensure a resilient and thriving coastline f
 or future generations. \n\nhttps://events.spacepole.be/event/265/
LOCATION:Stratus room (Belgian Climate Centre)
URL:https://events.spacepole.be/event/265/
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