Earth Sciences

Future socioeconomic development along the West African coast forms a larger hazard than sea level rise

O. A. Dada, R. Almar, et al.

Explore how socioeconomic development is outpacing sea level rise as the primary driver of coastal flooding risk in West Africa, a crucial finding by Oleseun A. Dada, Rafael Almar, Pierre Morand, Erwin W. J. Bergsma, Donatus B. Angnuureng, and Philip S. J. Minderhoud that underscores the need for sustainable planning!

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Abstract

This paper assesses the future population and asset exposure of West Africa to coastal flooding due to sea level rise and socioeconomic development. Using projected sea level rise scenarios and socioeconomic pathways, the study finds that socioeconomic development will be the primary driver of increased coastal flooding by the end of the century, exceeding the impact of sea level rise in many countries. This highlights the critical need for sustainable coastal planning and flood risk mitigation strategies in West Africa.

Publisher

COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT

Published On

May 15, 2023

Authors

Oleseun A. Dada, Rafael Almar, Pierre Morand, Erwin W. J. Bergsma, Donatus B. Angnuureng, Philip S. J. Minderhoud

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