A Review of Climate Change Impact on the Built Environment in Coastal Regions

Abstract

translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Convection-permitting regional climate simulations over coastal regions in China

“…Climate change in coastal areas is especially complex due to the land-sea thermodynamic contrast. Coastal regions are highly sensitive to rising sea levels, changes in storm frequency and intensity, increased precipitation, and warming off-shore ocean temperatures (Nissanka et al 2022). These changes in the climate system can have both short-term and long-term impact (Llasat et al 2021;Xu et al 2021).…”

Guest editorial: Climate change adaptation in the built environment

“…In recognition of these challenges, an EU-funded project entitled Built Environment leArning for Climate Adaptation (BEACON) was launched in 2020 with the aim to develop trans-disciplinary and innovative research-based learning in the built environment to tackle climate change in coastal regions (Nissanka et al , 2022). The BEACON project brought together experts from the University of Huddersfield, UK; the Lund University, Sweden; the University of Cantabria, Spain; the University of Malta, Malta; the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; and the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, to investigate these mechanisms.…”

“…The challenge lies in effectively achieving deep emission reductions throughout the various stages of the building life cycle: design, construction, retrofitting and maintenance. A fundamental understanding and the development of tangible climate adaptation measures for the built environment are vital to addressing such challenges.In recognition of these challenges, an EU-funded project entitled Built Environment leArning for Climate Adaptation (BEACON) was launched in 2020 with the aim to develop trans-disciplinary and innovative research-based learning in the built environment to tackle climate change in coastal regions (Nissanka et al, 2022). The BEACON project brought together experts from the University of Huddersfield, UK; the Lund University, Sweden; the…”