Deltas associated with large rivers: Seeking solutions to the problem of sustainability (Mega-Deltas)

Deltas associated with large rivers: Seeking solutions to the problem of sustainability (Mega-Deltas)

Deltas associated with large rivers: Seeking solutions to the problem of sustainability (Mega-Deltas) 1920 1272 Ocean Decade

Lead institution:

The State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC), East China Normal University – China

River deltas are critical for human development. However, the delta is facing threats such as increased erosion, increased flood risk, and shrinking salt marshes and mangroves.

This has become a global problem and requires international cooperation to solve it. We propose to study the present status and threats of 25 representative deltas, the methodology for new delta blueprints, the blueprints dealing with critical delta characteristics, and the sustainability of the delta system and its capacity to support regional development for deltas of different physical processes and ecological and economic importance. The objective is to support sustainable development in delta regions.

This Programme hosts the following Ocean Decade Projects:

Periodic cyclone effects on Gangetic food web

JOint INternational laboratory of Deltas

Demonstration of Chinese estuarine conservation (Est. Project)

Start Date: 01/06/2021
End Date: 01/06/2031

Lead Contact: Xiuzhen Li (megadelta@ecnu.edu.cn)

challenges: Change humanity’s relationship with the ocean, Develop a sustainable and equitable ocean economy, Increase community resilience to ocean hazards, Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, Skills, knowledge and technology for all, Sustainably feed the global population, Understand and beat marine pollution, Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change
ocean_basins: Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean
type_of_action: Programme

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