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NEWS: Coastal wetlands are unable to adapt to the rate of sea-level rise and are constrained by infrastructure

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Wetlands, precious ecosystems that shield coastlines, safeguard drinking water from saltwater contamination, and nourish diverse wildlife, face a dire threat from the accelerating pace of sea-level rise, driven by global warming. Wetlands have historically adapted to rising sea levels by expanding upward and inland. However, predictions indicate that the waterline will soon shift far too rapidly for wetlands to keep pace. Consequently, future decades may witness the tragic loss of these vital wetland ecosystems. Wetlands along coastlines have historically played valuable roles for people and wildlife, but are now facing the threat of sea-level rise. As temperatures rise, sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, and wetlands are unable to keep pace by building upward and migrating inland. This is due to human-induced climate change and the burning of fossil fuels, which has warmed the oceans and melted glaciers. Sea levels are now rising at about 10 millimeters per year, and are
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OPINION : Construction Professionals and their role in promoting trade skills

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Share your hardhatOPINION on the role of Construction and Built Environment Professionals in the promotion of construction trade skills.

Letitia van Rensburg, Training Officer at the Master Builders’ Association Western Cape (MBAWC), says that a viable option for youth in South Africa to consider is a career as an artisan in the construction industry. Read more

In the article Van Rensburg points out that most skilled artisans in South Africa are older than 40.  

As we celebrate Women's Month do you have views on the role of Construction and Built Environment Professionals in promoting trade skills not just for future female artisans but for the youth in general? Submit your opinion here
 

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