Potential impact of sea level rise on the geomorphology of Kuwait state coastline

Hassan, Ahmed; Hassaan, Mahmoud A.

doi:10.1007/s12517-020-06084-1

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“…It is believed that more sustainable marine space can be developed with safeguarding the coastal environment, if this system is further developed with inputs that are more reliable. Hassan and Hassaan (2020) assessed the impacts of SLR on the geomorphology of the Kuwaiti coastline for two different SLR scenarios based on an integrated analysis model, which involves a range of methods and a composite vulnerability index integrating five criteria. It is found that about 58% of the total coastal area is susceptible to inundation for 1-and 2-m SLR scenario.…”

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“…• Some metropolitan areas and new cities suffer from the danger of sea level rise, where 58% are threatened by flooding operations during the current century [62]. This situation requires setting a clear vision and practical solutions to confront the problem.…”

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Optimizing Site Selection of New Cities in the Desert Using Environmental Geomorphology and GIS: A Case Study of Kuwait

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Alfaraj²,

Fayad³

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Choosing the optimal location for a city based on sound environmental geomorphology planning is of the utmost importance to achieving environmental sustainability, as it can spare the State and other decision-making entities a great deal of stress in the long run. GIS offers great potential for environmental planners to choose the most appropriate places for the cities of the future, especially when coupled with environmental geomorphological analyses. The State of Kuwait seeks sustainable development through the implementation of clear and specific urban plans, some of which suffer from a severe lack of geomorphological and spatially based environmental planning. This study aims to: 1) Conduct suitability modelling for establishing new cities in Kuwait, 2) Assess the current 2005-2030 urban plan, and 3) Propose possible recommendations and solutions for potential urban problems. The study relies on integrating several methods to devise a framework that will aid researchers and decision-makers in selecting optimal locations for built structures based on analysis and modelling (e.g., digital elevation model, geologic mapping, geomorphology, natural hazards, heritage/archaeological sites, military areas, oil fields, soils). Using this methodology in choosing city sites contributes to achieving sustainable development, reducing city problems, saving countries’ budgets, and saving lives. Results from this study enhance understanding of how environmental geomorphology, when combined with GIS, can be harnessed to achieve sustainable urban development in the Arabian Gulf countries and other desert countries.

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“… The metropolitan area and some new cities suffer from the danger of sea level rise in some of their areas, where 58% are threatened by flooding operations during the current century [56], which requires setting a clear vision and practical solutions to confront the problem.…”

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A GIS-Based Framework for Optimizing Site Selection of New Cities in the State of Kuwait: A Study in Environmental Geomorphology

Hassan¹,

Alfaraj²,

Fayad³

et al. 2021

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The State of Kuwait seeks sustainable development through implementation of clear and specific urban plans, some of which suffer from a severe lack of geomorphological and spatially-based environmental planning, such as the use of geographic information systems (GIS). Choosing the optimal location for a city based on sound environmental planning is of the utmost importance to achieving environmental sustainability, as it can spare the State and other decision-making entities a great deal of stress in the long run. GIS, in particular, offers great potential for the environmental planner and decision-maker to choose the most appropriate places for the cities of the future, especially when coupled with geomorphological analyses. To achieve the Vision of Kuwait 2035, one of the State’s planning objectives focuses on Urban Planning for the Establishment of Environmental Cities that Achieve (UPEECA) environmental sustainability criteria. To gain a more holistic analysis related to the Vision, this study aims to: 1) Conduct suitability modelling for establishing new cities in Kuwait, 2) Assess the current 2005-2030 urban plan, and 3) Propose possible recommendations and solutions for potential urban problems. The study relies on integrating several methods to devise a framework that will aid researchers and decision-makers in selecting optimal locations for built structures based on analysis and modelling (e.g., digital elevation model, geologic mapping, geomorphology, natural hazards, heritage/archaeological sites, military areas, oil fields, soils)

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Potential impact of sea level rise on the geomorphology of Kuwait state coastline

Cited by 16 publications

References 39 publications

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Optimizing Site Selection of New Cities in the Desert Using Environmental Geomorphology and GIS: A Case Study of Kuwait

A GIS-Based Framework for Optimizing Site Selection of New Cities in the State of Kuwait: A Study in Environmental Geomorphology

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