LOBBYING FOR COASTAL PROTECTION IN EUROPE

Coastal risks refer to coastal erosion, tidal inundation and coastal flooding. That means that coastal riks are those currently at risk and those additional areas that are likely to be at risk in the future as sea level continues to rise unless the impacts of sea level rise can be effectively mitigated. Coastal flooding in lowland areas will be of particular concern in the future as a consequence of sea level rise, including increased likely frequency, duration and height of flooding and consequently emergency evacuation and likely property and infrastructure damage.