As global temperatures are likely to exceed the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C, sea levels are expected to continue rising for a long time. In the past, similar warmth led to major ice-sheet loss, so low-lying coastal areas are now facing much higher sea-level risks than current planning usually assumes. Louisiana’s coastlines are retreating rapidly...
Aotearoa New Zealand is highly exposed to natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and climate-related events such as floods and storms. Auckland, like many large cities, is culturally diverse. People from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities flock to urban areas for the greater opportunities they offer. The concentration of population, infrastructure, assets, and businesses also increases...
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