Prioritizing protection?

被引:19
作者
Peduzzi, Pascal [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] GRID Geneva, Sci Div, United Nations Environm Programme, 11 Ch Anemones, CH-1219 Chatelaine, Switzerland
[2] Univ Geneva, Dept Geog & Environm Environm Governance & Terr D, CH-1205 Geneva, Switzerland
[3] Univ Geneva, Inst Environm Sci, CH-1205 Geneva, Switzerland
关键词
FLOOD RISK;
D O I
10.1038/nclimate3362
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
With climate change, urban development and economic growth, more assets and infrastructures will be exposed to flooding. Now research shows that investments in flood protection are globally beneficial, but have varied levels of benefit locally.
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页码:625 / 626
页数:2
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