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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 Construction and Built Environment Professional contribute in rebuilding South Africa?

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South Africa has just came off a very difficult week that was dominated by violence and looting. There are varying opinions on the reasons why this happened and how the authorities responded. The impact of these incidents will be felt by South Africans from all walks of life a long time to come.

A huge rebuilding process awaits us as a country. Do you think Construction and Built Environment Professionals have role to play not just in rebuilding the physical structures but also rebuilding our society? Submit your hardhatOPINION here so we can share it with fellow Hardhat Professionals.

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