After the flood - preparing Copenhagen for climate change
After the flood - preparing Copenhagen for climate change
After the flood - preparing Copenhagen for climate change
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Risk assessment - rain water and<br />
sea level <strong>flood</strong>ing<br />
• Estimated costs and <strong>the</strong><br />
probability of damage show<br />
that rain water is <strong>the</strong> most<br />
immediate threat<br />
• But in 30 years time <strong>the</strong> risk<br />
of <strong>flood</strong>ing due to rising sea<br />
levels will be greater (and<br />
<strong>the</strong> damage higher)<br />
‣ Long decision making<br />
process - complicated<br />
financing<br />
‣ Consequences <strong>for</strong> urban<br />
development<br />
‣ There<strong>for</strong>e we must start<br />
planning now
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