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Abstract
What are the possible trajectories of delta development over the coming decades? Trajectories will be determined by the interactions of biophysical trends such as changing sediment supplies, subsidence due to compaction of sediment and climate change, along with key socio-economic trends of migration and urbanisation, agricultural intensification, demographic transition, economic growth and structural change of the economy. Knowledge and understanding of plausible trajectories can inform management choices for deltas in the Anthropocene, including new policy perspectives and innovative adaptation. The emergence of visionary delta management plans in some large deltas, such as the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, is an important and necessary component. This chapter synthesises the state of knowledge and highlights key elements of science that will inform decisions on future management of deltas.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Deltas in the Anthropocene |
Editors | robert nicholls |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Chapter | 11 |
Pages | 247-279 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-23516-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Aug 2019 |
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DECCMA DEltas, Vulnerability and Climate Change; Migration and Adaptation (CARIAA Programme) (Joint with Universities of Southampton and Exeter, Basque Centre for Climate Change, Met Office, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Industrial Partner)
Allan, A. (Investigator), Rieu-Clarke, A. (Investigator) & Spray, C. (Investigator)
12/02/14 → 11/12/18
Project: Research
Research output
- 16 Citations
- 1 Chapter
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Choices: Future trade-offs and plausible pathways
Lazar, A. N., Hanson, S. E., Nicholls, R. J., Allan, A., Hutton, C. W., Salehin, M. & Kebede, A. S., 29 Aug 2019, Deltas in the Anthropocene. Palgrave Macmillan, p. 223-245Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)124 Downloads (Pure)