ECCD team contribute to COP 28
The ECCD team, lead by Prof. Bahaj contributed to the topic of energy access, cities and infrastructure at COP28, also contributing to the debate about ocean resources.
ECCD undertake research for the NFRC building resilience of roofing technologies in a changing climate report
NFRC report presents research undertaken by ECCD investigating the impact that climate change will have on roofs covering the existing stock of buildings across the UK.
Coastal Vulnerability
Coastal vulnerability is assessed through analysis of coastal zones that are vulnerable to change, such as through rising sea-levels or wider coastal change. The research includes analysis of natural heritage sites to determine how and why they are vulnerable, and how vulnerability manifests itself. Providing evidence to governments and non-government organisations to understand how to reduce vulnerability and help them achieve that.
Climate Change Impacts
Sea-level rise could be in excess of 1m in 100 years, creating significant impacts on coastal zones. We have studied impacts at global and continental scales, and in specific environments, such as deltas or small islands.
Coastal Management
Coastal zones are popular places to live, and have competing pressures on land for those living, working and holidaying by the coast. The research provides analysis on how coasts are managed today, and the implications of the competing interests that may exert, today and in the future.
Coastal Engineering
Our work estimates flood risk and standards of protection at global and local scales. For instance, in the UK, coastal flooding is widely recognised as potential risk for civil emergency, with potential consequences including fatalities, damage to property and infrastructure, interruption of essential goods and services, and environmental damage including natural infrastructure.