Results are being introduced into policy discussions for adaptive management strategies. The figure on the right shows a base projection calculated by SEI of what 3m sea level rise will imply for Abu Dhabi. This could occur as soon as 2050 depending on glacial melt forecasts.
Relevant publications
- Dougherty, W., Fencl, A., Fisher, J., Klein, R., Osman, B., Swartz. C., and Yates, D. (2008). Summary for Policymakers: Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation in the United Arab Emirates – Coastal Zones, Water Resources, and Dryland Ecosystems. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
- Fisher, J. Osman, B. and Dougherty, W. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Dryland Ecosystems in Abu Dhabi. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
- Fencl, A. and Klein, R. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Coastal Zones in the United Arab Emirates. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
- Fencl, A., Swartz. C., and Yates, D. (2008). Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation – Water Resources in Abu Dhabi. Prepared for the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi.
SEI contacts
- Bill Dougherty
- Amanda Fencl
- Chris Swartz
- David Yates
- Victoria Clark
Funder
Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi
