Coastal cities draw up shared plans for rising seas
Port authorities from three continents are pooling data on flood defences.
By Weekly Times Staff1 min read
Port authorities from three continents have begun sharing flood data in a bid to cut the cost of coastal defences.
The network compares sea walls, restored wetlands and early-warning systems side by side, so cities with smaller budgets can learn from those that have already built.
Organisers say the first joint report will focus on what has worked during recent storm seasons, and what has not.
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