Thirteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses

Abstract

Anthropomorphic sea level rise is a major cause of concern resulting in loss of land area, erosion of existing built systems and a danger to ecological resources. In addition to this it will also pose a great threat to loss of cultural heritage that are linked with the coastal history of many countries, like indigenous and colonial forts, fishing communities, and religious buildings. GMSL is expected to rise by an estimate of 1.2-3 meters over the next 50-80 years and the estimations are rising with new advancements in climate change research. With these rising levels, tidal activities etc there is an impending threat of erosion and submergence of these local, irreplaceable coastal heritage. Without the correct measures in city infrastructure planning, coastal reforms and urban design, the future of these important markers is at risk. There is an immediate need to identify the various vulnerable built and un-built cultural spaces and activities, the intensity of impact to these resources and probable measures of mitigation.