Deltas

Deltas are found all over the world, where rivers meet the sea. Some of the worlds greatest rivers have massive deltas, where a complex of sediments, waves, currents and the tide are responsible for giving the delta its typical shape.Read more

Deltas and Climate Change

Half of the world's population of 6.5 billion people lives in densely populated delta areas. These areas, where rivers flow into seas and oceans, are among the most dynamic but also among the most fragile areas. Read more

Evidence of Climate change

The scientific evidence behind Climate Change is overwhelming.  The heating of the earth is found by an increase of the worldwide air- and ocean temperatures, the melting on a large scale of snow and ice, and the rise of the global sea level.Read more

Why Adapt?

If society substantially reduces its emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) over the coming decades, the climate system is projected to continue to change over the forthcoming centuries. Therefore, adaptation is necessary.Read more

The impacts of Climate Change

The impacts of climate change are far reaching. Water, infrastructure and mobility, nature, agriculture, tourism, energy, housing and health are but a few sectors that will witness significant impacts and need to adapt.Read more