LWEC – Taking the threat of coastal surges into account in planning for the future

With climate change towns, cities and energy infrastructure in the UK’s coastal zone are under increasing threat from sea-level rise and intermittent storms. Storm surges are particularly dangerous due to their extreme water level and large waves. Strengthening and raising the height of sea defences is an immediate option, but how do we identify when, where and if to take such actions, and what alternatives can be considered to increase our resilience to climate change? LWEC Policy and Practice Note no 30 draws on the latest research.  All the LWEC policy and practice notes may be downloaded from the LWEC web page