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A review of coastal risk management in the UK.

Source :
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Maritime Engineering; Mar2010, Vol. 163 Issue 1, p31-42, 12p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents an analysis on the risk management approaches for coastal areas in Great Britain in 2010. It refers to the adoption of a strategic framework for shoreline management as one of the most important methods that the British government implemented. It highlights the national research programme funded by the government to manage risks of coastal erosion and flooding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17417597
Volume :
163
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Maritime Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67199845
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1680/maen.2010.163.1.31