Gabriela Díaz Musmanni
Environmental Sustainability · Climate Change
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Gabriela Díaz Musmanni
5 reasons why floating development is set to take the world by storm
Not long ago, the concept of a floating metropolis was the material of science fiction. Today, the world’s first floating cities are set to rise from the waters of the port city of Busan in South Korea and the Maldives archipelago, where rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the low-lying island nation.
Gabriela Díaz Musmanni
5 Ways Wetlands are Crucial to Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Sustainability
Wetlands stabilize coastlines, buffer against extreme weather events, and reduce the risk of soil erosion. Wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate all over the world: three times faster than forests. These areas of land that are partially or totally covered with water – permanently or seasonally – include marshes, swamps and bogs. Along with coral reefs and rainforests, wetlands are among the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
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