Wadden Sea Ecosystem 21: Coastal Protection and Sea Level Rise

In this report, the results of the work of CPSL II, carried out in the period July 2003 to May 2005, are presented. The report starts with an executive summary. In Chapter 2, the natural system is described in terms of the expected development below and above the breakpoint. Chapter 3 elaborates on selected coastal defence measures. After a general description of the measure, the coastal defence significance and ecological effects are depicted. In a synthesis, these aspects are evaluated including a breakpoint discussion. Finally, regional aspects are addressed. Chapter 4 includes an overall synthesis of the measures. Finally, in chapter 5, conclusions and recommendations are listed. Inbox texts, relevant aspects are described in more detail. The report contains three annexes. In addition to the already mentioned annexes 1 (terms of reference) and 2 (members of CPSL II), in Annex 3 the cited literature is listed.

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