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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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CAREERTIPS : Top 5 Careertips to my younger self - Sibongiseni Mbadamana

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Senior Built Environment Professional Sibongiseni Mbadamana shares career tips he would have given to himself when he started out in his career journey.


When I look back on my career journey, I don't believe there are any career mistakes or regrets only lessons, but if I have to speak to my younger self on navigating this journey, I would advise my younger self to focus on the following 5 things:

1. Take initiative and be inquisitive. Also pay attention to what your seniors are doing and be able to differentiate what is correct or wrong in the process.

2. Make sure to try and learn from everyone as much as you can and avoid negative and toxic people by all means.

3. Always make sure that you have a plan as to where you want to be and by when etc. Also make sure you have an understanding as to what is required in order for you to be at that particular destination. Look at the people that are where you want to be and make sure to try to do more of what they have done and acquired in all forms.

4. Always make sure to complete everything that you have started in order for you to be where you want to be, you can't start something and leave it halfway and for sure it might not be what you thought you really wanted but complete it then you can move to the next one.

5. Invest more also on soft skills like understanding human behavior, having sympathy ,try to learn to communicate very well and importantly learn how to write for different audiences etc.

Sibongiseni Mbadamana is a Professional Engineering Technologist (Civil) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), with more than 12 years of working experience in the water and other sectors. He specializes in Project Management, Bulk Water Supply Infrastructure, Rural and Urban Water Supply as well as Operation and Maintenance.

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