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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: How can Built Environment Professionals influence their industry? Refilwe Rapotu

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July is Mandela Month in South Africa in this hardhatOPINION Candidate Structural Engineer Refilwe Rapotu reflects on the question how can Construction and Built Environment Professionals use their individual experience to make an impact in the industry, to emulate the example set for us by the late Nelson Mandela that as individuals we have the power to impact the world.

Education was very important to Nelson Mandela and contributed to the calibre of person he was, says Refilwe Rapotu. He is often quoted: “Education is THE most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

To emulate Nelson Mandela and use our individual power to make an impact in the world, Refilwe Rapotu suggests that Construction and Built Environment Professionals could set up and run an on-line career guidance seminar/platform for high school scholars and/or university students to show them how real life is in the Construction/Built Environment industry.

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