Can coastal cities innovate their way out of sea level rise? – Deutsche Welle
Article Synopsis – As more and more coastal cities begin to realize the threat that rising seas pose to their communities, some are starting to take ambitious action, and share the knowledge they gain with others. The Dutch, already leaders in innovative sea level rise adaptation, have a strategy in place to climate-proof the city of Rotterdam by 2025. Instead of fighting the water, they are working with it with plans for a floating neighborhood and floating dairy farm already in development. The city is also advising other cities with similar risk on how to adapt. This type of international collaboration between cities facing similar climate change-related risks is becoming increasingly common. Since not all coastal cities have the resources to adapt to the effects of climate change, one solution to this problem is the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (Epic-N), an initiative based in the United States that works to connect university students with cities and communities in need of adaptation solutions.
My Comment – The effects of a rising shore line will be like nothing we have experienced in human history. In order to successfully adapt, we will need to work together. This kind of innovation and cooperation is exactly what we need to see more of. To read the actual article click here.