Coastal Systems.
Developing delta-level interventions to respond to and mitigate against foreseeable coastal system tipping points.
Coastal fringes of deltas are amongst our most vulnerable landscapes and can act as early warning signals for entire delta systems. We characterise tipping-point thresholds and identify risks and opportunities for coastal areas. We use this knowledge to propose delta-level interventions that support our targeted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Coastal mangrove systems.
Mangrove forests are stunningly rich ecosystems that are vital for providing delta communities with food, clean water, and flood protection. They are dynamic environments and can erode and expand rapidly in response to human and natural drivers. By understanding how and why mangroves are changing, we can better understand the value of our mangrove forests and their vulnerability.
Environmental risk assessment.
River deltas in coastal areas are increasingly vulnerable to natural hazards such as floods, erosion, salinisation and storms. We use an adapted Global Delta Risk Index (GDRI) to analyse the components of environmental risk affecting local coastal system populations. Our work has a specific focus on sustainable livelihoods.
Coastal Systems Team.
Thorsten Balke
Adrian Bass
Ha Ly Thi Bui
Emilie Cremin
Nhu Do Laura Ebeler
Efi Foufoula-Georgiou
Tuhin Ghosh
Diem Huynh
Shah Alam Khan
Cai Ladd
Andy Large
Hue Le
Qiuhua Liang
Umme Kulsum Navera
Giang Nguyen
Hue Nguyen
Lan Nguyen
Tanh Nguyen Tran Nhan
Vinh Nguyen
Khanh Phan
Fabrice Renaud
Alex Tejedor
Ha Tran
Trung Chi Tran
Lawrence Vulis
Anis Rahman Majumdar
Ying Zheng