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Image JPEG image After works
River Chet after BFAP Works (2009). This view demonstrates the scale of the works undertaken as part of the project. Whilst this may seem extreme in landscape terms the work is typically confined to a narrow 50 m corridor. In practice the scheme impacts on less than 3% of the project area it protects. Source: Broadland Flood Alleviation Project
Located in Database / Case studies / Regional flood management by combining soft and hard engineering solutions, the Norfolk Broadlands
Image PNG image Room for the Waal River
Implemented interventions include the relocation of the Lent dike, the digging of a new river channel and the creation of a new island. Source: https://goexplorer.org/nijmegen-embracing-the-river-to-combat-flooding/
Located in Database / Case studies / Room for the River Waal – protecting the city of Nijmegen
Image PNG image Hesketh Out view
Air view during the development phase. It is looking east up the River Ribble with the River Douglas confluence beyond the site and the village of Hesketh Bank visible in the top right corner. The creeks and lagoons are being excavated. Author: RSPB; Source: Tony Baker
Located in Database / Case studies / Saltmarsh recreation by managed realignment, Hesketh Out Marsh – UK
Image PNG image KeepingHealthy
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Nature-based Solutions in a changing climate
Leading researchers from the social and natural sciences, engineering and economics are brought together with policymakers, civil society actors and business leaders to discuss the potential of Nature-based Solutions to meet societal goals in a warming world.
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Publication and Report Connecting biodiversity and climate change mitigation and adaptation: Report of the Second Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Climate Change
Key messages on the interactions between biodiversity and climate change and how we can best work together to achieve common goals are provided by the Second Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Climate Change of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Guidance Document chemical/x-pdb EN ISO 14091:2021 Adaptation to climate change — Guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment
This document gives guidelines for assessing the risks related to the potential impacts of climate change. It describes how to understand vulnerability and how to develop and implement a sound risk assessment in the context of climate change. It can be used for assessing both present and future climate change risks.
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Image PNG image Comparison of satellite images (2008-2019) of the coastline of Sirolo municipality
Comparison of satellite images of San Michele and Sassi Neri beaches in Sirolo municipality (2008 left and 2019 right). Different measures have been implemented under the ICZM: beach nourishment, removal of masses in front of a cliff face and nature restoration. Source: Marche Regional Administration
Located in Database / Case studies / Addressing coastal erosion in Marche region, Italy
Image JPEG image San Michele beach in 2020
San Michele beach in the municipality of Sirolo in May 2020. Beach nourishment was undertaken in 2008 using gravel and sand under the first ICZM plan. The new ICZM Plan does not foresee the implementation of structural measures; however, maintenance and periodic beach nourishment activities are planned to keep the beach accessible for locals and tourists. Source: Marche Regional Administration
Located in Database / Case studies / Addressing coastal erosion in Marche region, Italy
Cover text/texmacs INTERREG projects
Interreg Programme aim Interreg  is a European territorial cooperation programme that is connected to the  European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) . It is one of the many funding pro
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