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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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How can government step up support for the SA Construction sector post Covid-19?

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In further steps to support the economy as it deals with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UAE cabinet stepped up with additional measures for the construction sector, notably improving payment terms for contractors involved in government contracts as well as exempting companies from any fines that accrue from any delays caused by the Covid-19 virus.

What additional measures can government use to step up the support for the SA Construction sector post Covid-19?



UAE construction sector gets financial boost amid Covid-19 pandemic

The UAE cabinet also directed that small and medium suppliers will be awarded 90% of federal government purchases. Those measures come after the UAE cabinet approved a $4.4bn economic stimulus package that includes a renewable six-month suspension of work permit fees and reduction of labour and other charges that aim to accelerate major infrastructure projects across the federation.


Infrastructure projects are a key part of the UAE’s economic expansion, but there are risks to investment growth owing to weakness in the oil sector. Government investment will continue to focus on improving physical infrastructure, while other reforms will focus on enhancing the financing and regulatory environment for the private sector. However, the government’s economic and fiscal policies will continue to be partly guided by global oil price movements, as the emirate of Abu Dhabi, which funds a major share of federal spending, is still heavily reliant on oil revenue.

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