Sea-Level Rise

Policy brief which provides an overview of the European-wide assessment of the impacts and economic costs of sea-level rise, and an analysis of the costs and benefits of adaptation.

Author names: 
Brown, S.
Nicholls, R. J.
Vafeidis, A. T.
Hinkel, J.
Watkiss, P.
Year: 
2011
Publisher: 
Stockholm Environment Institute.
URL: 
http://www.climatecost.cc/images/Policy_brief_2_Coastal_10_lowres.pdf
Reference: 

Brown, S., Nicholls, R. J., Vafeidis, A. T., Hinkel, J., & Watkiss, P. (2011). Sea-Level Rise - ClimateCost Technical Briefing Note nr. 2. Stockholm: Stockholm Environment Institute. Retrieved from http://www.climatecost.cc/images/Policy_brief_2_Coastal_10_lowres.pdf

Geographical area: 
Europe
Scale: 
National
Trans-national
Policy areas considered: 
Human Health
Biodiversity
Energy
Finance & Insurance
Regional & urban planning
Civil protection & Disaster risk management
Climate risks considered: 
Water scarcity & droughts
Desertification
Decision-Support Tools: 
Cost-benefit assessment