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- The Netherlands: The country faces similar challenges with rising sea levels due to its low elevation. Like Venice, it uses an advanced system of dikes, storm surge barriers, and pumps to manage water levels.
- Regional impacts include disruptions to agriculture, freshwater availability, and increased vulnerability of coastal communities.
- Rising sea levels contribute to displacement in coastal and island communities worldwide, increasing climate refugees.
- Economic costs mount as countries invest in adaptation infrastructure and respond to disasters.
- https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/venice-flooding-climate-change-coastal-cities
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-023-00513-0
References
- The MOSE Project: A system of movable barriers installed to protect Venice from high tides and storm surges. Operational since 2020, it has proven effective during some extreme weather events.
- Restoration efforts aim to preserve historical buildings by using materials resistant to saltwater damage.
- Policies promoting sustainable tourism and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are being implemented on a local and national scale.
- Environment: Rising sea levels and increasing storm surges have intensified flooding in Venice, with "acqua alta" (high water events) becoming more common and intense. Saltwater intrusion damages buildings and other structures, eroding their foundations.
- Animals: Changes in water salinity and temperature affect various marine species, potentially leading to biodiversity loss.
- Humans: Frequent flooding disrupts daily life, tourism, and infrastructure. The damage to cultural heritage sites impacts both local pride and global heritage preservation efforts.