Mangroves as Protection from Storm Surges in a Changing Climate

Adaptation to climate change includes addressing sea level rise and increased storm surges in many coastal areas. Mangroves can substantially reduce the vulnerability of the adjacent coastal land from inundation and erosion. However, climate change...

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Main Authors: Blankespoor, Brian, Dasgupta, Susmita, Lange, Glenn-Marie
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
en_US
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2016
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Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2016/03/26067772/mangroves-protection-storm-surges-changing-climate
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/24142